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Dreer’s Mid-Summer Catalogue 
1918 


In presenting this, our Mid-Summcr Catalogue for 1918, we would especially direct the attention 


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1838. of our patrons to our offerings as follows: PAGES 

Vegetable Seeds. A complete list of the kinds that can be sown this summer and crops 
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Flower Seeds. Our usual comprehensive offering .............-..0..000--- ececececee. 8 to 23 
Pot=-grown Strawberry Plants. All the best new and standard sorts ............... 24 to 26 
Celery and\Cabbage: Plants, .|. essa tsa eee ee eee 27 

Roses. An unusually complete offering of high-grade sorts; all pot-grown, which can be planted 
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Decorative and Flowering Plants. Such as Ferns, Palms, Begonias, etc., etc...... ....--...--.:...---- eee 37 to 43 
Hardy Perennials. Pot-grown plants that can be set out with safety during the summer months.................. 44 to 53 
Hardy Shrubs. Pot-grown plants of the best kinds ...............-...... eee ar SPANO woh SS SES tools OAs 54 to 56 
Hardy Climbers. Planted this summer you can save a year’s time .........-........--ee eee cee tee eee... ..d7 to 59 
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AN INVITATION We invite you to pay*a visit to our extensive plant establishment at 
lilac: Riverton, N. J., during @the summer. Rivectontis easilysrand quickly 
reached from Philadelphia or New York, and a day spent among the Hardy Perennials, Water 
Lilies and other out-door stock or in the greenhouses with the Palms, Ferns and other decorative 
plants is sure to be enjoyed by anyone interested in horticulture. Time tables on application. 


The attention of our customers is respectfully called to the following ‘directions, which will, if 
followed, bé an aid to purchasers as well as to ourselves: 


FORWARDING.—We deliver postpaid, to any Post Office in the United States, Vegetable and Flower Seeds in packets, 
ounces and pounds, except where otherwise noted in the Catalogue. Agricultural Seeds, Implements and other heavy and 
bulky goods are sent by Freight or Express at purchaser’s expense. 

All Plants, Roots and Bulbs are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. 

For those of our customers who live at a distance from an Express Office, making it more convenient for them to receive 
their goods by Parcel Post, we will be pleased to forward in this manner such goods as can be sent in this way for 20 per 
cent. of their value (except where otherwise noted) to cover packing and postage, which must be added to each order for 


Plants, Roots or Bulbs. 

LOCAL DELIVERY.—We deliver goods free in Philadelphia. We also deliver free of charge by Package System (Baggage 
Master) to all points where this system is in operation, such goods as will be received by them. 

PACKING.—No charge is made for boxes or packing, nor for Delivery to Freight Depots or Express Offices in Philadelphia. 

REMITTANCES should be made by Post-office Money Order, Drafts on Philadelphia or New York Banks, or Express Money 
Orders. We disclaim all responsibility when remittances are not made as above directed. Where it is not possible to obtain 
these, the letter should be registered. Postage stamps will be found a convenient method of remitting for small amounts, 
and can be used by us to advantage. Coin should not be sent by mail. 

CASH WITH ORDER.—Please send money with the order sufficient to cover the whole bill. We decline sending goods 
‘¢Collect on Delivery’ unless remittance be made on account to guarantee acceptance. 

SAFE ARRIVAL OF PACKAGES.—We guarantee the safe arrival of all goods sent by Express or Mail to points within the 
United States. If a-package sent by Express or Mail is injured or lost we will replace it as soon as informed of the fact. 
Goods sent in any other way are solely at purchaser’s risk. Frequently it happens that orders never reach us or are without 
signature. When customers tail to receive their packages in a reasonable time they should inform us and at the same time 
send acopy of their order and any other information necessary to trace the goods. Claims for damage must be made on re- 
ceipt of goods. We do not hold ourselves responsible for failures after delivery of the goods in good condition. 

NAME AND ADDRESS.—Please remember to write your NAME, POST-OFFICE, COUNTY and STATE; also 
give number of street or P. O. Box as distinctly as possible on each order; also the NEAREST EXPRESS OFFICE, 
or, if on a stage route, send us_ special directions, giving us the name of the Express Company delivering goods. 

CORRESPONDENCE. —We try to give prompt attention to all proper letters of inquiry, etc. We ask, as a favor, that all 
questions be stated clearly and briefly, and not on order sheets. 

NON-WARRANTY.—Most of the failures with seeds, plants and bulbs are due to causes entirely beyond our control, such as un- 
favorable weather or soil conditions, too deep or too shallow planting, etc., which renders it impossible for us to guarantee 
success, and although we take all possible care to supply only such stock as will, under proper conditions, produce satisfactory 
results, we still give no warranty as to description, quality or productiveness of any of the seeds, plants or bulbs we send out, 
and will not be in any way responsible for the crop, and every order for articles named in this Catalogue will be executed on 
these conditions only. It must, however, be plain to every one who gives the matter the slightest thought that it is to our best 
interests to send out only such stock as will not only grow, but prove true to name and description. 


HENRY A. DREER 7715 Sits 


Dreer’s Vegetable Seeds 
_ MAKE YOUR GARDEN SERVE YOU ALL SUMMER AND ALSO 
PRODUCE A SUFFICIENT SUPPLY FOR WINTER USE 


The home garden is of more value this summer than ever befure, and it is important that every foot of soil be on duty all 
summer long and wherever possible be made to produce all the vegetables needed for immediate use and a good supply for winter. 
Space used for early vegetables may be used again for successive plantings of the same vegetable, or for some other kind which ~ 
will mature before frost. Even the spaces in the rows made vacant by the use of the original crop may be utilized by setting 
plants of Lettuce and other heading vegetables, such as Cabbage, Cauliflower, etc. Beans may be planted up to September 1, 
Sugar Corn up to July 20, and Peas for fall use should be planted about the middle of August. Many other vegetables may be 
planted during the summer, information concerning which will be found under the headings of each vegetable offered in this 
Catalogue. It is the patriotic duty of every one who is in position to produce food, to do so to the full extent of their facilities; 
and the more you produce for home consumption, just so much more is released for the use of those who are not fortunate enough 
to be able to have their own War Garden, 


We pay postage on vegetable seeds by the packet, ounce, quarter pound and pourid. Add postage as 
stated for Beans, Corn and Peas. 


BEANS, DWARF or BUSH 


Green and Wax bush sorts can be planted throughout the season 
up to September 1 with only slight risk. 


Prices for Beans of all kinds are for same by express or freight 
at purchaser’s expense. If wanted sent by Parcel Post, add as 
follows: To points east of Mississippi River, 7 cts. lb. West of 
Mississippi River, 12 cts. lb. 


GREEN-PODDED VARIETIES 


Improved Extra Early Red Valentine. (See cut.) A 
standard variety. Bears pods which are round, long, slightly 
curved and of excellent quality. It is one of the most prolific 
sorts for private use or market, The seed we supply is from a 
strain which has been selected especially for earliness. Pkt., 
10 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s ex- 
pense, lb., 45 cts.; 2 lbs., 80 cts. If by Parcel Post add as 
noted above. 


Black Valentine. Usually bears an abundant crop of large 
pods, which are straight, almost round and dark green. Pkt., 
10 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s ex- 
pense, lb., 45 cts.; 2 Ibs., 80 cts. If by Parcel Post add as 
noted above. 


WAX-PODDED VARIETIES 


Improved Prolific Black Wax (Cylinder Pod). This is a 
marked improvement on the Black Wax. Plants medium size, 
pods waxy-yellow, very tender and productive. Pkt., 10 cts., 
postpaid. By,.express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, |b., 
50 cts.; 2 1bs., 90 cts. If by Parcel Post add as noted above. 


Wardwell’s Kidney Wax. A popular variety, bearing long, 
flat pods of a delicate waxy-yellow; stringless and brittle. Pkt., 
10 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s ex- 
pense, Ib., 55 cts.; 2 Ibs., $1.00. 1f by Parcel Post add as 
noted above. ; 


VARIETIES OF SHELL BEANS 


Shell Beans for winter use may be planted up to middle July. 


Boston Pea, or Navy Bean. A small white Bean which is 
used in soup, or for baking. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. By ex- 
press or freight, at purchaser’s expense, lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 60 
cts. If by Parcel Post add as noted above. 


White Marrowfat. Extensively grown as a dry Bean for 
winter use. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, at 


purchaser’s expense, lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 60 cts. If by Parcel = Xx : Frey ie 

Post add as noted above. : : RE AA ee 
_ White Kidney, or Royal Dwarf. A superior kind for SAVE GARDEN PRODUCTS FOR 

baking. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, at 

purchaser’s expense, lb., 35 cts.; 2 Ibs., 60 cts. If by Parcel WINTER USE 

Post add as noted above. Plan to have a surplus and do not waste it, but preserve for 


Red Kidney. Beans are kidney-shape, with red skin, and | winter use by canning, or drying, which may be done at odd 


good quality. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. By express or freighi, i : : . 3 
esta eceneleepente) Inti ca OMe = Ghee! if by times and at little expense. Write to The National War 


Parcel Post add as noted above. : Garden Commission, Washington, D. C., for a copy of the 
Nore.—I/f larger quantities of Beans are wanted please | Manual on Home Canning and Drying of Vegetables and 
write for price. | Fruits, which they will send free. 


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2 HENRY A, DREER, PHILADELPHIA—CHOICE VEGETABLE SEEDS 


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BEETS 
Early sorts should not be sown for winter keeping—use 
Edmand’s Turnip, Bastian’s Blood Turnip and Half Long— 
should be sown from middle June to middle July. 


Edmand’s Blood Turnip. (See cut.) A good variety to 
follow the extra early sorts, and one of the best for winter use. 
It grows with a short top and the skin is dark red, while the 
flesh is purple, slightly zoned and of good quality, being sweet 
and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; } lb., 60 cts.; lb., 
$2.00. 


Bastian’s Blood Turnip. A good turnip-shaped Beet for 
winter use. Top grows to a’‘medium size, and flesh is bright 
red and white, and the quality is very good. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts.; } Ib., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.75. 


Bastian’s Half=Long Blood. A fine variety for either 
spring or winter use. The roots are smooth, flesh bright red 
and quality excellent. It is a good keeper, and for winter 
use the seed should be sown early in July. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 
20 cts.; £ 1b., 50 cts.; lb., $1.7. 


CARROT 
For fall and winter use, Carrots should be sown from middle 
of June to the middle of July, using Danver’s Half Long Or- 
. ange, Rubicon and Nichol’s Improved Long Orange. 


Danvers’ Half-Long Orange. (See cut.) A rich orange- 
red variety, very smooth and handsome, producing very large 
crops. An excellent market variety and a good winter keeper. 
Tops are of medium size and coarsely divided. The roots 
taper toa blunt point; flesh sweet crisp and tender. Pkt., 
5 cts., oz., 25 cts.; $1b., 70 cts.; lb., $2.50. 


Improved Rubicon. Grows about the same length as Dan- 


vers, but thicker, and a rich dark orange in color. Coreless, CAULIFLOWER 


very tender and of excellent quality, and also a splendid For the winter crop of Cauliflower sow seed during June or 
keeper during the winter. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; } Ib., 70 July and set the pleas Boi oe = secede. gJ ee 
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cts.; Ib., $2.50. : 
2 ; Lenormand’s Short Stem. A large, late, short-stemmed 
Nichol’s Improved Long Orange. A fine selection of the variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; }0z., 60 cts.; oz., $1.00. nae 


Long Orange Carrot. Sometimes attain 12 inches in length 2 : 
pore: cuits thick. Good for table use and feeding stock. Algiers. An extra fine late variety, suitable for market and — 


Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20cts.; } Ib. 60 cts.5 Ib., $2.00. sure to) head. PEt, ets 0 eee 
Veitch’s Autumn Giant. One of the finest late varieties. 
Heads large and compact. - Pkt., 10 cts.; $ oz., 60 cts.; oz., 


$1.00. 
CORN, SWEET 


Plant up to July 20th. July 5th use Stowell’s Evergreen, or 
Country Gentleman. July 15th use Stabler’s Early and July 
20th Dreer’s Aristocrat or Golden Bantam. : sf 

Prices for Sweet Corn of all kinds are for same by express-or 
freight at purchaser’s expense. If wanted sent by Parcel Post, 
add as follows: To points east of Mississippi River, 7 cts. Ib.;- 
West of Mississippi River, 12 cts. lb. 


s 
Stowell’s Evergreen, Improved. Productive, very tender, —_ 
sugary, and remains in good condition, suitable for cooking, for r 

a long time. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, 
at purchaser’s expense, lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 70 cts.; if by Par- 
cel Post, add as noted above. é oe 


Country Gentleman. Ripens about the same as Stowell’s 
Evergreen. Ears medium size, deep grains in irregular rows — 
on cobs and deliciously sweet, tender and milky. Pkt., 10 cts., — 
postpaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, Ib., 
45 cts.; 2 lbs., 80 cts. If by Parcel post, add as noted above. 


Stabler’s Early. Of larger size than usual for the early kinds. — 
Twelve to fourteen rows, grains pure white and very sweet. 
Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s 
expense, Ib., 40 cts.; 2 Ibs., 70 cts. If by Parcel Post, add 
as noted above. 


Dreer’s Aristocrat. This variety of early Sweet Corn has 
been grown for some years past by a gardener who supplies — 
truck to the aristocrats at Newport, R. I. It is an extra early — 
variety; stalks grow four to six feet high and ears are of large 
size measuring eight to ten inches in length. Pkt., 10 cts., — 
postpaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, lb.~ 
40 cts.; 2 Ibs., 70 cts. If by Parcel Post, add as noted above. — 


Golden Bantam. Deliciously sweet flavor, tender quality and 
a fine variety for the home garden. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. 
By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, Ib., 50 cts.; 2 
Ibs., 90 cts. If by Parcel Post, add as noted above. : 


Note.—If larger quantities of Sweet Corn are wanted please : 
write for price. a 


HENRY 


A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—CHOICE VEGETABLE SEEDS 3 


CORN SALAD (Fetticus) 


An excellent salad plant which is used as a substitute for 
spinach. The seed is sown during August and September and 
plants covered with litter upon the approach of frost. 

Large Seeded. A strong growing variety which is of a large 
size and produces long, narrow leaves and is of good quality. 
It is the best variety for the home garden. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 
20 cts.; } lb., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. 


ENDIVE 


This salad vegetable should be more largely grown, as its 
culture is very easy. For fall use the seed may be sown until 
August, and as it only requires about the same time to grow as 
lettuce, it makes an excellent fall vegetable. 

Dreer’s Giant Fringed. (See cut.) A strong-growing 
variety with large white heart and broad stems; good for fall 
and winter. On account of the beautifully curved leaves is 
fine for, decorative purposes. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 4 
Ib., 85 cts, 

Green Curled Winter. 
crop; when tied up this variety blanches splendidly. 
5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 4 Ib., 70 cts. 


Standard sort for fall and winter 
Pkt., 


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CUCUMBER 


Seed may be sown until July 15, and for slicing we recom- 
mend Early Fortune, or if wanted for pickles use Early Russian, 
Green Prolific, Everbearing, or Long Green. 


Early Fortune. (See cut.) Vines make a strong growth 
and produce an abundant crop of Cucumbers, which are 
slightly larger than Arlington White Spine, more cylindrical 
and have dark green skin. A good variety for slicing. Pkt.; 
10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4 1b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.75. 

Early Russian. One of the earliest varieties. The fruit is 
small and the quality is very good. Pkt., 5cts.; oz., 15 cts.5 
4 Ib., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 


Green Prolific. This is a very good pickling variety; dark 
green skin and exceedingly productive, medium size. Pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; $ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.) 

Everbearing. This is a valuable variety, producing pickles 
and cucumbers until frost kills the vines. It is very produc- 
tive; fruits of all sizes will be found on the vines at the same 
time. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15cts.; } Ib., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 


Long Green (Jersey Pickle). Fruits long, firm and crisp. 
Use small size for pickles and large for sweet pickles. Pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 4 lb., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 


KALE OR BORECOLE 
Makes excellent greens for spring use. Sow in Sep- 
tember and protect with litter during winter. The 
green leaves may sometimes be gathered from under the 
snow. 

Dreer’s Imperial Long Standing Kale. Beau- 
tifully curled and crimped. Leaves are very large 
and of a bright green color; very hardy. Pkt., 10 
cts.; oz., 30 cts.; } 1b., 85 cts.5 lb., $3.00. 

Dwarf Curled Scotch. Leaves bright green, curled, 
very tender and fine flavored; an excellent sort. Pkt., 
5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 4 Ib., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 


KOHL RABI 


Bulb grows above the ground and looks like a leafy 
turnip. Seed may be sown until middle of summer. It 
is usually boiled and served with a dressing, and has 
the combined flavor of the cabbage and turnip. 
Earliest Erfurt Kohl=Rabi. A white, tender va- 

riety, with smooth root and very short top; the best 

variety for outdoor culture. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 

cts.; + lb., $1.00. 

Early White or Green Vienna Kohl=Rabi. Flesh 
white and tender; a standard sort for market and 
table use. Good for forcing. This variety has a 
very short top and forms the ball quickly, thus mak- 
ing it particularly desirable on account of earliness. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; } lb., 85 cts. j 

Early Purple Vienna KohlI=-Rabi. A small, but 
early variety, used for forcing or early planting in 
the garden- Skin purple, but flesh white and of 
good flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 35 cts.; + lb., $1.00. 


4 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— CHOICE VEGETABLE SEEDS 


LETTUCE 


You should have Lettuce growing in your garden until frost. 
Frequent plantings should be made until October, and for sow- 
ing during the hot summer months the following varieties are 
well adapted: 


Dreer’s Wonderful. (See cut.) A very popular variety for 
summer planting. .The large white heads resemble cabbage 
in their solidity, and frequently weigh 2 and 3 Ibs. each. The 
quality is superb, being crisp, rich and tender. It withstands 
the heat well. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; } ]b., 75 cts. 


Dreer’s Improved Hanson. This superior Lettuce, 
which we originally introduced, is an excellent variety for 
summer. The heads grow to a reasonable size, and are 
sweet, tender and crisp. For outdoor culture it is unequaled. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4 1b., 60 cts. 

Dreer’s ‘‘AIl Heart.’’ This distinct Cabbage Lettuce is 
excellent for spring and summer use, as it stands the hot 
weather very well. It is of a yellowish-green color, and 
forms a solid heart, even before it is half grown. It is of 
superior flavor. It is also sometimes used for forcing under 
glass. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; } lb., $1.00. 


Improved Deacon. A good summer cabbage sort; light in 
color and very crisp. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.3 4 lb., 60 cts. 


California Cream Butter. Produces a large white head and 
stands heat. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; + lb., 60 cts. 


LEEK 


This vegetable belongs to the onion family, but is milder in 
flavor. The seed may be sown in August or September, and 
plants transplanted early in the following spring. 

Dreer’s Prizetaker Leek. (See cut.) A fine large variety 
of Leek, which is very mild and tender. The Leeks grow 
very long and thick and are pure white in color. On account 
of its size and attractive appearance, this variety is an ideal 
one for growing to show at exhibitions in the fall. Pkt., 10 
cts; oz., 35:cts.; + 1b., $1.00. 

Giant Carentan. Produces a large, thick stem and of mild 
flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; } lb., 80 cts. 

Musselburg. Grows to a very large size, with broad leaves, 
spreading like a fan. Pkt., 5cts.; oz., 30 cts.; } lb., 80 cts, 


London, or American Flag. A popular sort, hardy and 
good quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; } Ib., 80 cts. 


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Dreer’s Dwarf Perfection. (See cut.) 


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PEAS BY PARCEL POST 
Prices are by express or freight 
at purchaser’s expense. If wanted 
sent by Parcel Post add as follows: 
To points East of Mississippi River, 
7cts. lb: Westof Mississippi River, 

12 cts. Ib. 

Gradus, or Prosperity. ‘This variety of wrinkled Pea com- 
bines finest quality with extreme earliness, and is very pro- 
ductive; height, 3 ft. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. By express 
or freight, at purchaser’s expense, lb., 45 cts.; 2 Ibs., 80 cts. 
If by Parcel Post, add as noted above. 

Surprise Pea. One of the earliest of the wrinkled sorts, 
Grows about 2 feet high. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. By ex- 
press or freight, at purchaser’s expense, lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 
70 cts. If by Parcel Post, add as noted above. 

Nott’s Excelsior. A quick growing 


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DREER’S SELECTED GARDEN PEAS 

Peas do not do well if planted during hot weather, but sowings of the early sorts, made in August, 
generally bring good results, and it is nice to have green peas fresh from the garden during the early 
fall months. Dreer’s Electric Extra Early is especially desirable for this purpose. 


AWWA WaALXa asidddns 


Dreer’s Electric, Extra Early. This is a variety of the 
Alaska type, but a great improvement, being much earlier, 
bearing large pods. The vines grow 2 feet high and are 
loaded down with pods. It is the best variety of this type 
and excellent for planting in August. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. 
By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, lb., 40 cts.; 2 
Ibs., 70 cts. If by Parcel Post, add as noted on this page. 


Dreer’s Eureka, Extra Early. The vines make a vigorous 
growth and pods mature evenly and at a very early season; 
height, 20 inches. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid, By express or 
freight, at purchaser’s expense, lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 70 cts. 
If by Parcel Post, add as noted on this page. 


Wote.—If larger quantities of Peas are wanted please write for 
price. 


wrinkled Pea; height, 14 inches. Pkt., 
10 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, 
at purchaser’s expense, lb., 40 cts.; 2 
Ibs., 70 cts. If by Parcel Post, add as 


noted above. 
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PARSLEY 


Excellent for garnishing meats and salads. 
The roots may be taken up in the fall, 
planted in boxes or pots and grownina 
sunny window for winter use. 


Dreer’s Summer Green. Especially 
adapted for summer. It is a strong and 
vigorous grower, and produces large, 
finely curled leaves of beautiful dark 
green color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 
4 1b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.75. 


A compact variety, with fine curled leaves 
so closely set as to form an almost semi- 
globular plant. Color bright pea-green, 
and the flavor surpasses all other varie- 
ties of Parsley. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 35 
cts.; 4 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 


6 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—CHOICE VEGETABLE SEEDS 


RADISH 


Sow Radish seed about every two weeks, growing only about 
what quantity you can use between crops. Summer varieties 
should be used for planting during July and August, as they 
withstand hot weather better than the early sorts. For winter 
use, sow seed of the Winter Varieties in July and they can be 
harvested before severe frosts and stored in sand ina cool cellar, 


SUMMER VARIETIES 

Icicle Radish. (See cut.) A long Radish, transparent white, 
small top, allowing close planting, and is very crisp and brittle. 
The Radishes remain in good condition for a long time while 
growing, allowing continuous use from one planting. Pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; $ lb., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. 

Dreer’s White Delicacy. An attractive long white variety, 
which is a great improvement on the White Strasburg, being 
earlier, more evenly shaped and smaller top. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 25 cts.; 4 Ib., 70 cts.; Ib., $2.25. 

White Strasburg. Roots oblong; pure white; mild flavor. 
Can be used while quite small, and is an excellent sort for 
growing during the summer season. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 
cts.; } Ib., 60 cts.; 1b., $2.00. 

Beckert’s Chartier. Long crimson, shaded white. Pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; $1b., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. 

Long White Vienna (Lady Finger). Skin and flesh are 
pure snow-white; crisp and of rapid growth. Pkt., 5 cts.5 
oz., 20 cts.; 4 lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 


WINTER VARIETIES. Sow in July 


White Chinese, or Celestial. One of the best winter 
Radishes; stump-rooted, and even when extremely large the 
Radishes are solid, crisp and of a mild flavor; skin pure white 
and Radishes may be used at all stages of growth, Pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; } lb., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. 

Scarlet China. Bright rose color. Flesh white, crisp, and 
pungent. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4 lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. SPINACH 


Pkt... 5 The most extensively used early spring vegetabie and seed 
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eel aes suena ae ee ere wan should be sown in September. The variety offered below is 
ae iyeviay eas aia Ea ee sere most suitable for sowing at that time. 


Long Black, and Long White Spanish. Both good | Dreer’s Round-seeded Sayoy. This is the hardiest large 


keepers. Price, each, pkt., 5 cts,; oz., 20 cts.; $ lb., 50 cts.; Savoy-leaved; curled and crimpled, with thick, fleshy leaves; 
Ib., $1.75. excellent for family use, and best of all for fall sowing. Pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; + 1b., 65 cts.; Ilb., $2.25. 


TURNIP 


This is an Autumn cropping plant and seeds may be sown as late 
as the early part of August. For winter use store away in a cool 
cellar and cover with a few inches of dry earth. 


Purple=Top White Globe. Globular shape, handsome and of 
superior quality, either for the table or stock. Is a heavy pro- 
ducer, early, and a good keeper; one of the best varieties for 
table use and feeding stock. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; } lb., 75 
cts.; lb., $2.50. 


Red or Purple=Top (Strap-Leaf). This strap-leaf variety is 
good for early spring and fall use; top red or purple above 
ground, flesh fine-grained, mild flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 
+ Ib., 7d cts.; lb., $2.50. ° 


Yellow Globe (Amier Globe). One of the best for a general 
crop. It produces a globe-shape root, with smooth skin and 
light-yellow flesh, which is firm and sweet. It grows to a large 
size, excellent for table use or feeding stock, and keeps well until 
late in the spring. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; } lb., 75 cts.; Ib., 
$2.50. 


RUTABAGA TURNIP 

These are larger than the ordinary turnip and used both for the 
table and feeding stock. The seed should be sown before the end 
of July and they may be stored in cellar same as turnips, 


strain is remarkable for uniform shape and fine quality. It grows 
to a large size; skin is smooth, flesh yellow and fine-grained, The 
flavor good, being very sweet and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 
cts.; $ 1b., 85 cts.; Ib., $3.00. 


Budlong’s Improved. White, very sweet, much milder flavor 
than any of the other sorts; globe-shaped; skin a cream-yellow. 
Dreer’s Improvep PureLe Top RuTABAGA Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; } lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 


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FARM SEEDS FOR SUMMER SOWING 


PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE 
Write for samples and prices on any Field Seed wanted and not offered on this page 


MANGELS AND SUGAR BEETS 


By By 
Mail Express 
Mangel Wurzel— Ylb. Lb, x0 lbs. 
Golden Tankard............ Weer 40 $1 25 $11 40 
Mammoth Long Red....... ey pt Olas Donel 50 
Yellow or Orange Globe.......... AQeel 25. tl 50 
Red: Globe) 5 ee en. 40. 125 11 50 
Sugar Beets— 
Klein Wanzleben. .............. 40 125 11 50 
Lane’s Improved White Sugar.. 40 1 25 11 50 


MILLETS 


German or Golden Millet (Souwthern-grown). A valuable 
annual hay and fodder crop, medium early, 4 to 5 feet high. 
Sow 1 bushel to acre. Write for price, stating quantity 
wanted. 

Hungarian Millet (Panicum Germanicum). An annual 
forage plant, early and productive, growing 2 to 3 feet high 

. with an abundance of foliage. Sow 1 bushel to the acre. 
Write for price, stating quantity wanted. 

Japanese Barnyard Millet (Panicum Ovus-galli).. An 
excellent fodder plant; grows 6 to 8 feet high. Sow between 
middle of May and end of July. Lb., 30 cts., postpaid. By 
express or freight, at purchaser’s expense. 10 lbs., $1.20; 
50 Ibs., $5.50; 100 lbs., $10.00. 


DWARF ESSEX RAPE 


A forage plant of highest value. For fall crop sow in July, 
August and September. It is sown broadcast 10 Ibs. to the 
acre, but is better drilled, in which case 5 Ibs. to the acre will 
suffice. In few weeks from time of sowing, sheep. hogs or 
cattle can be turned on it. Per lb., 30 cts., postpaid. Seed of 
genuine English Dwarf Essex Rape is scarce. Write for price, 
stating quantity desired. 


BUCKWHEAT 


Japanese. The best variety for all sections. Write for price, 


stating quantity wanted. 


VETCH 
Winter Vetches, or Tares ( Vicia Villosi). 


Also called 
Sand Vetch, or Hairy Vetch. Recommended for fall sowing 
with rye, which serves as a support. It is perfectly hardy in 
all parts of the country and maturing fully four weeks earlier 
than Scarlet Clover, it can be harvested or plowed under and 
the ground used for the usual spring crops. It is very nutri- 
tious, and all kinds of stock eatit with relish, Sow one 
bushel per acre, together with one-half bushel of Rye or 
Oats. Lb., 35 cts., postpaid, Bushel, 60 lbs. Write for 
Leaflet and price. 


CRIMSON or SCARLET CLOVER 


Crimson Clover has become wonderfully popular both for 
pasture and hay crop, also as a green manure for plowing in. 
It can be seeded at any time from June to October at the rate 
of 15 to 20 Ibs. per acre, and makes the earliest possible green 
pasture, blooming the latter part of April or May, and for feed- 
ing as hay should be cut just before coming in full bloom. One 
acre grown at the New Jersey Experimental Station yielded, 
May 31, 6997 pounds of organic matter, 312 pounds of nitrogen, 
52 pounds of phosphoric acid, and 1863 pounds of potash. The 
nitrogen alone could not be bought for $30.00, and is fully equal 
to that found in 20 tons of stable manure, and at such a small 
cost. It not only builds up worn out soils, when turned under, 
but rich soils are kept up to their fertility with less cost than by 
any other means. ' Lb., 35 cts., postpaid. Write for special 
circular and price of seed per bushel. 


ALFALFA (Medicago Sativa) 


It is an established fact that Alfalfa sown during August will 
prove more satisfactory than when sown during the spring. 
After once established it will produce three to four heavy cut- 
tings in a season, making a total of from three to six tons of 
nutritious hay per acre. We handle only High-grade American 
Grown Seed of Alfalfa, and will be pleased to send sample and 
price on application. We have published a Special Leaflet on 
Alfalfa, which tells how and when to prepare the land, sow seed, 
cure and harvest the crop. A copy mailed free on request. 


Dreer’s Reliable Flower Seeds_ 
FOR SUMMER SOWING 4.5 a8 os 


On the following pages we give a list of Seeds of the Best Hardy Perennials which are now so deservedly popular, With and 
little trouble you can have an abundant supply of Columbines, Canterbury Bells, Foxgloves, Gaillardias, Hollyhocks, Larkspurs, 
Forget-me-nots, Daisies, Sweet Williams, etc., etc., for flowering ft 1919. The list also includes a choice selection of other 
Flower Seeds for summer sowing, such as Cinerarias, Cyclamens; Pansies, 
Primulas, etc. 

Hardy perennials are easily grown from seed. In many cases they are a little 
slower than annuals, but with intelligent care they are successfully raised, and 
from seed is an excellent way to get up a big stock of perennials. Most pro- 
fessionals make summer sowings in a cold frame shaded with a lath frame or 
shaded glass sash, but the amateur may have more success and less bother grow- 
ing hardy perennials from seed sown in the open ground than in any other way 
_ Prepare a bed in a nice, sheltered spot in the garden, preferably not very sunny; 
let the surface of the bed be raised four or five inches above the general level,’ 
and the soil be a mellow, free, fine earth on the surface. Draw shallow rows 
across the surface of the bed, three to four inches apart, and here sow the seed, 
keeping the varieties of one kind or nature as much together as practical; cover 
the seeds thinly, press the whole surface gently, water moderately, then dust a 
little fine, loose soil over all. If 
the weather is sunny or windy, shade 


with papers or a few branches, but 


remove these in the evening, When 
the seedlings come up thin them 
out to stiffen those that are left, and 


AGROSTEMMA CORONARIA “2 


ALYSSUM (Mad Wort) 


PER PKT. ess 


when they are two to three inches 
high, they are fit for transplanting 
into permanent quarters. 


ACHILLEA 1104 Saxatile Compactum (Basket of 
(Milfoil or Yarrow) Gold). Showy golden-yellow flowers; 
PER PKT. h d SiS is ‘ , 
1021 Ptarmica «*The Pearl? a aes excellent for rock work; Sry 
One of the best hardy white OOE; 4 02.,. 30) Cts. 2 Fuca he eee 10 ; 


perennials. Grows about 
two feet high, and from 
spring till frost is covered 
with heads of purest white 
double flowers. A grand 
plant for cemetery decora- 
tion. Easily grown from 
Seeder ere oe ence 


AGROSTEMMA 
(Rose of Heaven, Mullein Pink) 
1090 Coronaria. Anattractive, 
free-flowering hardy peren- 

nial of easy culture, pro- 
ducing glowing crimson 
flowers like a single pink 

and silvery white foliage; 


ANCHUSA (Alkanet) 
1138 Italica Dropmore Variety. One of 
the best hardy perennials, and becoming 
more popular each season, grows 8 to 5 
feet high, and bears in abundance flow- 
ers of the richest gentian-blue during 
May and June. 4} 02z., 50 cts........ a5. 1) 


ANEMONE (windflower) 


A very pleasing perennial, producing large flow- 
ers; few plants compare with them in beauty; fine 
for bouquets. Sow outdcors in spring, keeping 
shaded till the plants appear. 


fine for cutting; 2 feet. 4% 1140 Coronaria, Mixed Colors (Poppy ie 

Cie) AE RGS Sa Agkob seas & ARCILOME) Nee set aac Eyautiaisiue tons 10 r 
———_ — —= = — ¢ 

: : | 1146 St. Brigid. A beautiful selection of the above; our seed 3 

comes from a famous Irish grower and comprises semi-double . 

and double flowers in a wonderful array of colors............ 


AN THEMIS (Hardy Marguerite) 


1150 Kelwayi. -A most satisfactory hardy perennial, bearing all 
summer daisy-like golden-yellow blossoms; excellent for cutting; 
YAS iis Seong Ieee. > uso 50 Sub aISS 155 A apaoe = 


ARABIS (Rock Cress ) 


1211 Alpina. A hardy perennial and one of the earliest and prettiest 
spring flowers, The spreading tufts are covered with a sheet of 
pure white flowers as soonas the snow disappears. Unequalled 
for rockeries or edging; withstands the drought, and is always 


Aragis ALPINA neatsiopinchesif 4 OZ: .n50) CSc: kp cist ase eerie rete eee 


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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—FLOWER SEEDS oe 9 


AQUILEGIA (Columbine) 

No hardy plant grown from seed is more easily handled than the columbine. 

Seed may be planted in the open ground early in spring, and will, in most cases, bloom 
the same season; or they may be planted in August or September, and will come up early 
in spring and make vigorous plants, which will bloom abundantly during late spring and 
early summer. 

Columbine should be planted wherever their presence will serve to 
lighten up a too stiff and formal planting, for no other plant has so airy 
a grace as the Columbine, is more generous of its blooms, or more 
effectively adapted for cut flowers. SER Re 
1181 Californica hybrida. Exquisite flowers, in yellow and 


orange ‘shades, all with long spurs. 4 z., 50 cts......... 10 
1182 Canadensis. This is the scarlet and yellow native species 
and one of the brightest. 4 0z., 30 cts.................. 10 
1183 Chrysantha (Golden Spurred). Golden-yellow. 4 0z., 
SOE CHS seis te ae < Mampeerana pes Alnor rec HR Nee CHR ERI acon tht Ui 10 
1184 — alba. Beautiful pure white......................... 10 
1185 Coerulea (Rocky Mountain Columbine). Violet-blue and 
White se 2iteetoms moze OO nCtsne isp emeene ie eel aes 10 
1186 Coerulea hybrida. Beautiful hybrids bearing large flow- 
ers in a great variety of colors. 4 0z., 50cts...... SUiio be o 10 


1187 Flabellata nana alba. A dwarf variety from Japan, with 
fine glaucous foliage and large white flowers. 40z., 30 cts.. 10 
1195 Helenz. Of strong, robust growth, bearing numerous 


flowers of a lovely shade of blue and pure white........... 15 
1197 Nivea Grandiflora. A beautiful large pure white. 1} oz., 
Pe Sic ene l6 ain C-3Oe Bi AnOn ea CHEM MEER G tobin eo 9) 


1199 Collection contains a packet of each of the 9 named sorts.. 65 

1206 Dreer’s Long=spurred Hybrids. A beautiful strain, 
comprising shades and combinations of blue, white, yellow, 
orange, scarlet and bright rose-pink, in large flowers with © 
one Gorey, AO A) Cig ocosnddatro dssoccaooves coor 15 


1207 Double, all colors mixed. Per } oz. 25cts........ ..... 5 
1210 Simgle, all colors mixed. Per} oz., 20 cts.............. 5 
AURICULA (Primula Auricula) 
DReEER’S ANTIRRHINUMS © 1500 A well-known favorite of great beauty; seed saved 
; from splendid choice mixed varieties; half-hardy per- 
AN TIRRHINUM (Snapdragon) pial; Giinch esis. nine ieee al ie Veena Ob ere F als P45) 


Snapdragons are now one of the most popular flowers. For 
_winter and spring flowering sow during summer and autumn. 
Giant Varieties. Of tall growth, very large individual flowers. 


PER PKT. PER PKT. 
1171 Giant Scarlet ..... 10| 1174 Giant Garnet.......... 10 
IBA COs NANI co cai HO} Dore oe Rink: ... gee 10 
1173 «= Yellow...... TON ALT6L 4 °S°* “ROSE... Bae. ..: « 10 
1179 Collection of a package each of the above 6 colors........ 50 
1180 Giant Mixed. A superb mixture, +} 0z., 30 cts......... 10 
Large-flowering Hali-Dwari Varieties. A splendid type, growing 
about 18 inches high, the best for bedding purposes. 
1162 Daphne. Soft blush pink ...................-22.-.--- 10 
1163 Defiance. Orange or russet-red.............--.0200+++- 10 
1164 Golden Queen. Rich, pure yellow.......... ..-....-- 10 
1165 Firebrand. Rich, deep red..............--.2-2. --- AO 
LiGG9ROSetQueenk., Rich rose,. 2.3) 0... J. es 10 
1167 Mont Blanc. Pure white ..................... Sasa) 
_ 1169 Collection of a packet each of above 6 sorts ............- 50 
1170 Half=Dwarf Mixed. 4 oz., 30 cts.............-.-.... 10 
1160 Tall Mixed. The old-fashioned type; fine long spikes; grand for 
Cuttingiwe: trozepOONGtSe ey san sca ee cls sss. Mae 5 


ARMERIA (Sea Pink or Thrift) 


1221 Formosa. A very pretty edging plant, bearing rosy-pink flow- 
exs;shardyperenmialis Depts, <2onCtSs en arcs cits «c's a+ «MM ats) «lee 15 


HARDY PERENNIAL ASTER 


1400 Mixed (Michaelmas Daisies). Single fall-flowering hardy 
__ herbaceous plants, thriving in any good garden soil; 3 feet 4 oz., 
O0ictshe arenes SGA? BO 5G Fas HOI Or OCT ENS Ct ERE REEPEPED, © <0 CUCRERDIA 10 : Agurteara (Columbine) 


For complete list and cultural notes see our Garden Book for 1918 


a 1050" HENRY A. 


DREER, PHILADELPHIA—FLOWER SEEDS 


CALCEOLARIA PER PKT. 
1671 Dreer’s Perfection. A universal favorite for decorating the green- 
house or conservatory. This strain was grown for us by a celebrated 
Scotch specialist, and is considered the finest in cultivation; flowers 
beautifully spotted and blotched in exceedingly rich and varied colors 50 


CARNATIONS 
Carnations are general favorites for their delicious fragrance and richness 
of colors. They are indispensable, both for greenhouse culture in winter and 
for the garden in summer, 
1850 Hardy Border Double Mixed. A good hardy strain for outdoor 
culture, flowering the second season, and producing a mass of flowers 
in a great variety of colors. 4 oz., 30 cts 


1831 Chabaud’s Everblooming. Raised by a famous French specialist. 
Blooms in five months after being sown, and continues to flower in the 


greatest profusion indefinitely. Mixed colors..................... 25 
1820 Marguerite Mixed. A quick-fowering strain; double flowers in 
great variety oficolors: ; 4 0z:, 40 .cts2 ¢ 6; oe ee ee eee 5 


1830 Giant Marguerite Mixed. An improved large-flowering strain. 
F 0255, DO: Cts sf esses sia care eon ee ee ees See ee 10 


CERASTIUM (Snow in Summer) 
1911 Tomentosum. A very pretty dwarf, white-leaved edging plant, 
bearing small white flowers; hardy perennial...................... 15 


CAMPANULAS OR BELLFLOWERS 


Well known, beautiful hardy herbaceous perennials, bearing a great profusion 
Bettis (Double Daisy) of attractive bell-shaped flowers; thriving best in light, rich soil. 


BELLIS (Enclsh Daisy) De cote cane ee eee 
A favorite perennial, which will stand the winter if given the colon sick Blak grows 6 incties high: cope gona 
protection of a little litter. In bloom from early spring until for edging. } ae 40 cts z 
well on in the summer. Easily raised from seed, which may be Alb Th hal a dt. feet s 
sown any time from spring till August. For best results, new 1720 — a. e white-flowered form of the above. 3 


plants should be raised from seed each year. The following are O25 a0 cts........ nuns et Sie 2 2 eee Ca 10 
the finest double-flowering kinds, selected after careful test out Medium (Canterbury Bells). See page 11. 
Of over twentyesene: PER PKT. | 1794 Persicifolia Grandiflora ( Peach Bells). Undoubt- 
1591 Giant Rose. Each plant produces but a few flowers, edly one of the finest of the hardy Bellflowers; grows > 
but these are of enormous size, almost as big as a good- 2 to 3 feet high, with large blue flowers....... .... 15 
VAN NCS Gers k= So EM SERS AAS ce ab Bees 25 ; 
— — Alba. The white fl d Peach Bells...... . 
1593 Giant White. Same as the above except in color.. 25 mee 3 = z = sks 5 splat Agee? is 
1594 Longfellow. Large, double-pink flowers ........ 10 | 1728 Pyramidalis (7’e Chimney Bellflower). A beau- 
et : 2 Recs tiful stately hardy plant, either for garden or pot cul- 
1595 Double Quilled. Double quilled flowers in mixture, = ture; blue salver-shaped flowers; 4 to 5 feet. 1 oz., - 
containing red, pink and white..................-. 25 BCS. aoe a en eee ae 10 
1596 Ranunculiflora Alba. A splendid type with densely 4 ee 
double pure white flowers, not very large, but very 1729 — sree: Same as above, but with white flowers. 2 1 
free-flowenng so cae seer. sais imi rere 15 OZ 9 2 ON Ce se SIL Ios 20h RD 


1597 Ranunculiflora Rosea. Identical to the preceding except in 


color, which is a bright rosy pink..................5-ee002> 15 

1598 The Bride, or Improved Snowball. A fine large double ° 
free flowering pure white... .....5... 22. eee ee et eee ee 10 

1600 Double Mixed. A fine mixture, containing all the colors. $ 


ty ARES) Uo Caen ena a Sma AL tis cic cA a eee ee 10 


BOCCONIA (Plume Poppy, or Tree Celandine) 
1611 Cordata. Effective, hardy perennial, for single specimens or 
groups onlawns. Foliage glaucous green, bears freely spikes 2 
to 3 feet long of cream-colored flowers; 5 feet; easily raised from 
seedyiwoz:, 25 :cts.\7/ ssi. ee epee ee ee otra ener. 5 ae 10 


BOLTONIA (False Chamomile) 

One of the showiest of our native hardy perennials, growing 4 to 6 feet 
high, with daisy-like flowers in countless thousands from July to September; 
very effective. 

1615 Asteroides. “White. 702-40 hey sie eee eee. = ae 15 
1616 Latisquama. Pink, tinged with lilac 


SA DORE CORSE SEN 3 ae 15 CAMPANULA CARPATICA 


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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—FLOWER SEEDS 11 


- CANTERBURY BELLS 
- : (Campanula Medium) 


“The seeds may be sown any time during the early 
summer, in finely prepared rich soil. As soon as 
large enough to handle, the little plants should be 
transplanted to the places where they are to bloom 
the following summer. Some evergreen branches, 
or a little straw or coarse hay, thrown over them 
when the ground begins to freeze, makes all the 
winter covering these plants require. In the spring 
a little fine manure and some bone meal should be 
dug about each plant. 

Calycanthema (Cup and Saucer Canterbury Bells). This is un- 
questionably the finest type of this old-fashioned and much-prized garden 
plant. They differ from the ordinary type in having an extra large calyx, which 


is of the same color as the flower, giving the appearance of a cup and saucer. 
They are effective either in the garden or grown in pots for conservatory or table 
decoration. We offer them in separate colors as well as in mixture, viz: 


SAD Rare eee Ah Onn Ye ve 


PER PKT. 
1736 Rose Pink. Delicate rosy pink...................... Ree oe Ee eH) 
Wisdsblateye -Avhne: clear shade.in. 6: cian ou ce woe ed a ee ee eee 15 


1738 White. Pure white........... Rr ansce ie ECR cae <a aaa RRS 15 
: _ 1740 Finest Mixed. All colors of the Cup and Saucer type. } oz., 75 cts. 10 
1734 Double=flowering Cup and Saucer. A new race from a celebrated 


: French hybridizer; contains all colors............................ 25 
gy Medium. (Single Canterbury Bells). The old-fashioned sort, with beautiful, large 
a bell-shaped blossoms; we offer four distinct colors and mixed, as follows: 
PER PKT. PER PKT. 
i 1744 Dark Blue.................---- 10: | SVWAGRROS@S:. FE eS 10 
Bet 1745 Light Blue...... 2ipeeaces Sere NOS (ATE NVINICE: 2 ee on keen Ne 10 
di A packet each of the 4 colors, 80 cts. 
1748 Single Mixed. All colors. }0z., 25 cts.............00...... 020. cece, 5 


1741 Double Mixed. All the double-flowering medium varieties. 4} oz., 50 cts..... 10 
CHRYSANTHEMUM™ (Shasta and Moonpenny Daisies) 


aes 1950 Shasta Daisy. A general mixture saved from a large number of extra choice 

EC ; hybrids, and certain to produce varieties of great merit. 2 pkts., 25 cts......... 15 

: 1948 Shasta Daisy Alaska. A splendid hardy perennial variety, with flowers rarely 
less than 6 inches across, of the purest glistening white, with broad overlapping 
petals, and borne on long strong stems; a beautiful cut flower, remaining in good 


condition a week or more. 5 pkts., $1.00......................-2.0-- 00 0s 5 ‘ 

1946 Maximum King Edward VII (Moonpenny Daisy). Considered the finest of a Sa 
all, with flowers of extraordinary size, purest white, perfect form, exceedingly free- 
flowering. 4072., 25 CtS........+..-+.-0e Silvera canker a. Mamet ciralaniicane net mee ee 10 


CINERARIA 


Beautiful flowering plants for the house or conservatory during the spring 
months, 

Seed should be sown from May to September for succession, Where 
only one sowing is made, July should be preferred. Cinerarias grow so 
freely that the seedlings may go straight from the seed-pans to thumb-pots.. 
After transplanting, place in a cold frame facing north, if possible. When 
the pots become full of roots, shift into larger ones till the flowering size is. 
reached, Our prize strain is justly celebrated for all good qualities, being: 
especially noted for size, coloring and texture. 


PER PKT~ 
1963 Dreer’s Prize Dwarf. Dwarf compact plants not over a foot 
high with immense heads of large individual flowers in a great 


Tanpe Of beautiiullcolorssm sae eee sets eee, +, 30 
1964 Dreer’s Prize Tall. Of taller growth than the above with 
Bree flowers of extraordinaty, ‘size... 2.2.20... .++-2 -.sss22. eb ee 35 
: 1961 Matador. The new large flowering scarlet, which adds con- 
siderable life and brilliancy to a collection.................... 50 


1966 Stellata (Star Cineraria). A charming variety, with large 
spreading panicles of starry flowers in the same variety of colors 
as the ordinary Cineraria; the extreme grace and elegance of the 
plant and flowers make them wonderfully effective for the decora- 
tion of the house and conservatory, and especially so for church 
Suasta Daisy ALasKA decoration; also useful for cutting. .... .............22.00-- 25 


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12 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—FLOWER SEEDS 
COREOPSIS PER PKT. 


2071 Lanceolata Grandiflora. This is one of the finest of hardy plants, 
with large, showy bright yellow flowers produced in the greatest abun- 
dance from June till frost. Asa cut flower they stand near the head 
among hardy plants, having long stems and lasting in good condition 
a week or more. Easily grown from seed, flowering the first year if 
sown early, (See cut.) 4$02., 25 cts................-----2--- : 


COWSLIP (Primula Veris) 
2110 Mixed. A beautiful hardy spring flowering perennial; flowers of 
different colors, such as yellow, brown edged yellow, etc. 6in..... 
2112 Invincible Giant. Quite distinct from the ordinary Cowslip, both 
in the stronger growth of the plant and in the massive flowers, which 
are borne on stout stems 12 to 15 inches high. The 
colors range from pure yellow and orange to the deep- 


est-scarlet and) GrimsOne i= (2) erin sre oil 25 k 
CYCLAMEN £ 
Charming house plants, with beautiful foliage and rich col- < 


ored, fragrant flowers; universal favorites for winter and spring 
blooming. The Giant varieties have large leaves and stout 
flower stalks, throwing the flowers well above the foliage. / — 
Seed may be sown any time during the summer or autumn. * = 
2120 Persicum. A very fine strain, not so large, but 
« 
4 
; 
& 


easier to grow than the Giants; mixed colors......... 15 
9195 Giant: Pure WWihite ne ee i.) ce aise eres 25 
2126 — White with carmine eye ...... ........-..--.. 25 2 / 
9197 Dark Blood=redi.s =o 2 Gage 
2128 — Delicate Rose with % 


deep crimson eye........ 25 
2122 — Salmon. New sal- 
mon-colored, brightest of 


2130 — Finest Mixed. Saved 
from a superb collection... 25 

2123 Butterfly. In this type 
the edges of the flowers 


CorEopPsIs 


Hardy Garden Pinks 


(Dianthus Plumarius) 
are beautifully fringed or 


waved; for house or con- 
servatory decoration they 
are of surpassing beauty. 


These varieties are well adapted for beds 
and borders; delightful, refreshing, spicy odor; 
should be in every garden where cut flow- 
ers are wanted, and make a fine edging to a 


Mixed @colors.© -y.cisseeae : ews "hardy border. : PER PKT. 


2340 Plumarius (Grass Pink, Scotch 
Pink, or Pheasant-eye Pink). A 
beautiful single hardy Pink, with 


fringed-edged flowers of various col- 
OTS:: 4 02, »SO0ICISeee eae 


a 2337 Plumarius FI. Pl. (Double Har- 
CYCLAMEN 
Persicum GIGANTEUM 


colors — 4:02.;) DO) CtS 2c cise cronies tw chee i ree 


2338 Plumarius Nanus FI. Pl. (Double Dwarf Erfurt 
Clove Pink). Of compact growth and early flowering. 
They possess the spicy clove fragrance of the old-fashioned 
Pink, and have a much richer variety of coloring. 2 pkts., 


2336 Plumarius Semperflorens (Hverblooming Hardy Gar- 
double and single flowers in great diversity of color... .... 


brid Sweet William). This is a cross between an annual 
Pink and a Sweet William, combining the free and continu- 


2343 Latifolius Double Mixed. In addition to the brilliant 
: crimson scarlet sort offered above, this mixture contains pur- 
Drantuus LatiForius ATRococcineus FL. Pr. ple, violet and rese. }02., 30 cts........ Se oe 


For complete list and Cultural Notes see our Garden Book for 1918 


den Pink). Very beautiful, sweet-scented, double, semi-_ 


dy Garden Pinks). Double and 
semi-double varieties in beautiful a 


10 


15 


25 


2342 Latifolius Atrococcineus Fl. Pl. (Hverblooming Hy- ° ~ 


15 


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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—FLOWER SEEDS 13 


Gorp Mrepat Hyerr DeteHiniums 


DELPHINIUM (Hardy Perennial Larkspur) 


‘Mr. W. C. Egan, the well-known amateur and writer on horticultural sub 


jects, says of Delphiniums: 


«<Sow the seeds in early spring indoors, or in hotbeds in shallow boxes. 


NEW HYBRID DELPHINIUMS 


The magnificent Hybrid Hardy Larkspurs offered below rep- 
resent the finest varieties of a famous English collection; and 
although you cannot depend upon them coming strictly true to 
name, yet you may rely upon getting flowers of largest size and 
equal to the varieties from which the seed has been saved. 


2218 Belladonna, The freest and most continuous blooming 
of all. The clear turquois-blue of its flowers is not 
equalled for delicacy and beauty by any other flower. 


2221 Cory. A striking variety with large circular flowers of 
beautiful Forget-me-not blue with bold white eye. 


2224 Duke of Connaught. Rich oxford-blue, with a bold 
white eye. 


2298 Lizzie. Lovely azure-blue with bold yellowish eye. 


2229 Mrs. Creighton. Deep oxford-blue, centre dark plum 
with a large brown eye. A fine dark sort. 


2231 Queen Wilhelmina. Immense flowers of a soft laven- 
der-blue, flushed rose, with a very conspicuous white eye. 
Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. per pkt. 


2239 Collection of a packet each of the above 6 Grand Del- 
phiniums, $1.25. ; 


2240 Gold Medal Hybrids. This is an extra fine strain of strong, vigor- 


When the seedlings are about three-quarters of an inch high, transplant to flats 
three or four inches apart each way, and a week or ten days before planting-out 
time remove the flats to open air, protecting them cold days or nights; this 
hardens them off and prevents any set-back when planted out. 

«*Spring-sown plants bloom in July and August. They take up very little 
room, for they may be planted six to eight inches apart the first season. The 
following spring the choicer ones may be planted in permanent quarters in groups 
of three or more, or in larger groups in the shrubbery border or to the rear of 
hardy- perennials, two or three feet apart. In two or three years they should be 
taken owt, the beds Beavily manured, the plants reset and more room given 
each plant.” 

They can also be sown in the open Sound but do not flower until the fol- 
lowing year. : 


PER PKT. 


_ ous habit, with immense spikes from 2 to 3 feet long of large flowers, 
mostly in fine shades of light blue. }0z., 50 cts ................. 15 

2242 Chinense (Blue Butterfly). A distinct and neat variety, growing 

about 18 inches high, with fine feathery foliage, and producing freely 


«spikes of large blossoms of intense gentian blue. 4 oz., 30 cts 
2241 — Album. The white flowered form. } oz., 30 ae SAO BMEIBIO co 10 
2246 Formosum. Beautiful spikes of rich a hme with a white 
2 CBDINGS TR REN is 8 Sx oe cece eee nS Oe 0 Cee eR ce 2 10 
2238 Hybridum Fl. Pl. Finest double mixed in great variety of charm- 
HEN: OMNES PE OVA CSXO) USS etbureo es Abn Giese Be Pee RNR coe 16 


DFLPHINiIuM BELLADONNA 
(“verb coming Hardy Larkspur) 


For complete list and cultural notes see our Garden Book for 1918 


44 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—FLOWER SE]iDS 


Diciraris GLoxin1#FLORA 


DIGITALIS (Foxglove) = 
Handsome and highly ornamental hardy plants of stately growth, . ~ 
succeeding under almost all conditions, and with but little attention 
will give a wealth of flowers during June and July. They are now 
used extensively with good effect for naturalizing in shrubberies, the 
edge of woods and other half-shady places; 3 to 5 feet. 
Gloxinizflora. This is a fine strain of the ordinary Foxglove D. 
purpurea, with handsome spotted Gloxinia-like flowers on long 


spikes. 


2356 Gloxinizflora Purple........ 
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2360 — Mixed. All colors. } 


2366 Grandiflora, Light yellow flowers in good spikes. 


4 025530 Cts. scene siete nee oe 10°; 
2367 Maculata Superba. An extra choice strain of : 
beautifully spotted sorts. 4} 0z., 30 cts... .....--- 10 & 
2370 Monstrosa (Mammoth Foxglove). Long spikes, - 
surmounted by one enormous flower; very odd; all y 
colors mixed. 4 oz., 40 cts-.......,....-..------ 10 


2371 Lanata. A distinct species, producing dense spikes, 
2 to 3 feet high, of odd-looking flowers, the corolla 
being gray, the lip creamy-white 


ERWYNGIUM (Sea Holly) 


se ne 
2421 Amethystinum, Handsome ornamental hardy plants, grow- = * = f * 
ing 2 to 3 feet high, with finely cut, spiny foliage and beautiful ; 7 


PER PKT. 
sce at ny eee eR 10 
SSPE RU TT ESA 10 
Meese oe 10 < 
OZ OU LETS neat: 10 Fs 


EUPATORIUM (Thorough Wort) PER PKT 
Strong-growing, hardy perennials, well suited for naturalizing, and deserve a 
place in every hardy border; they will grow and thrive in almost any situation. 
2442 Ageratoides, A very useful variety, growing 3 to 4 feet high, with dense . 


heads of minute white flowers from August to October............ ..... 10 
244] Fraseri. A very pretty dwarf variety, producing clusters of snow-white 
flowers; fine for cutting and bouquets; 14 feet..................., Sos kt) 


GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower) 


The following are among the showiest and most effective hardy perennial plants, 
and should find a place in every hardy border. They thrive in almost any position 
or soil, require little or no protection and take care of themselves. They begin fow- 
ering early, continuing a mass of bloom until frost; fine for cutting; 2 feet. 

2505 Grandiflora Copper=red. A striking new color, being a brilliant cop- 
pery-red throughout, toning somewhat lighter at the tips of the petals; flow- 
ers of large size, and having all the good qualities of the type. 20 cts. 
er pkt.; 3 pkts. for 50 cts. 
2503 Grandiilora Kermesina Splendens. Centre rich crimson, narrow 
canary-yellow sborderc.: semen een eae eine Beg Oe CEES 15 
2502 Grandiflora Compacta. A compact variety, forming bushy plants 12 
to 15 inches high, and bearing its long-stemmed flowers well above the 
foliage. In coloring the flowers are as rich and varied as those of the tall- 


growing: sort... [:0z7)d0scts pie ee ee ee ee ee eee 15 
2510 Grandiflora Superb Mixed. Our own saving. Splendid combina- 
tions of crimson and gold in great variety. 40z., 80 cts....-........... 10 


GEUM (Avens) 


2541 Atrosanguineum FI. Pl. Beautiful hardy perennial, bearing profusely 
large showy double dark crimson flowers all through the summer; an ele- 
gant: flower for. bouquets:< 34, 0z., 40) cision cee a te ee 10 


GOLDEN ROD (Solidago Canadensis) 
2601 The well-known golden-yellow favorite; hardy perennial; 2 to 5 feet...... 10 


HELIANTHUS (Hardy Perennial Sunflowers) 


2710 Mixed. Contains the finest single-Aowering hardy perennial sorts. Seeds 
sown early will produce flowering plants the first year; as subjects for the 
hardy border as well as for cutting they are of great value.............. 15 


as 


thistle-like heads of amethystine-blue; fine for winter bouquets.. 15 GarLtarpIA GRANDIFLORA 


For complete list and Cultural Notes see our Garden Book for 1918 


HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—FLOWER SEEDS 15 


 GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath) 


PER PKT. 
Pretty free-flowering elegant plants, succeeding in any garden soil. 
Their misty white panicles of bloom are largely used for mixing with other 
cut flowers. 
2691 Elegans alba grandiflora. This is an improved large-flowering 
pure white form of the annual Baby’s Breath, of free, easy growth. 
Can be sown any time through the summer and a crop of flowers 
picked in a few weeks’ time (See cut,) Per oz., 25 cts...... . 5d 
2690 Elegans Delicate Pink. A pretty blush pink form of the 
_ above and equally as valuable for cutting, Per oz., 30 cts..... 5 
2694 Paniculata. White misty flowers, fine for bouquets; one of the 
favorite hardy perennials, 4 oz., 25 cts......... Rene ase Be 
2695 Paniculata Fl. Pl. The new double-flowering Baby’s Breath, 
and one of the finest hardy plants either for cutting or the hardy 
border. Spits. for 50! Ctsnt 2 tee ose enw ens See 20 


HELENIUM (Sneeze Wort) 


Strong growing hardy perennials, succeeding in any soil and useful in 
the hardy border, giving an enormous crop of flowers in late summer. 


2711 Autumnale Superbum. Golden yellow flowers; 5 to 6 feet. 10 
2713 Riverton Gem. Flowers opening old gold, changing as they 


GyYPsoPHILA ELEGANS ALBA GRANDIFLORA 


_ Mature to wallflower red; 8 feet. 2 pkts., 25 cts.. .. 15 HELIOPSIS (Oranne Sunflowen) 

714 Riverton Beauty. Rich lemon-yellow, with a 2 PER PKT3 

large purplish-black cone. 2 pkts., 25 cts............ 15 2731 Pitcheriana. A desirable hardy herbaceous plant, 

growing from 3 to 4 feet high, beginning to flower 

MEUCHERA (Coral Bells or Alum Root) early in the season, and continuing the entire summer. 

2761 Sanguinea. One of the finest hardy perennials. The flowers are of a beautiful deep golden-yellow 

The flowers are of a rich, bright coral-red color; the - - color, about 2 inches in diameter, of very thick texture 
leaves light green and slightly hairy, excellent for and very graceful for cutting. 4 0z., 30 cts...... ves. LO 

cutting...... Gasdc gnc soo ddeoncncna one to ono Bde 25 © 2732 Scabra Zinnizflora. A new double-flowering form, 


bearing golden-yellow Zinnia-like flowers. In addition to being 
a very showy plant in the hardy border, it is one of the best 
perennials for cutting. 2 pkts., 25 cts................ soos0n 1) 


HIBISCUS (Marshmallow) 


Showy ornamental perennial plants for mixed beds or 
shrubbery borders, having large-sized, beautifully colored 
. flowers. : 
2772 Crimson Eye. Flowers of the largest size, pure 


white, with a large spot of velvety-crimson in the 
SUE Ais Ge cae Bc niet csr ee eacie Caae 10 


2773 Giant Yellow, or Golden Bowl. 
Flowers from 6 to 9 inches in diameter; of 
arich, deep-cream, with a velvety maroon 
ceniien > er Sepa laa te Seeoey oak teteece eres ayareraveine 10 


2774 Moscheutos. Rosy-pink flowers..... 10 


New Giant-Flowering. 
Marshmallows 
3 (Hibiscus) 

2775 A wonderfully improved form of our greatly 
admired native Marshmallow, or Rosemallow, 
in which flowers of enormous size, frequently 
10 to 12 inches in diameter, have been devel- 

- oped. The colorings have also been greatly 
intensified, comprising rich dark red, soft mal- 

low pink and pure white; the plants grow from 5 to 8 
feet high and are very floriferous, blooming from early 
in July until late in autumn; can be recommended for 
plantings of all kinds, and are perfectly hardy. The 
seed we offer has been saved from our own plants, and 
if sown early will produce plants that will flower the 
first year. 10 cts. per pkt.; 30 cts. per } oz. 


HONESTY (Moonwort, Satin Flower) PER PKT, 


2801 Hardy biennials, admired for its silvery seed pouches, which are used for house orna- 
ments, as they present a beautiful and rather curious appearance; 2 feet. }0z., 25 cts. 5 


— — 


New Giant-FLowerRInG 
MarsHMALLOW 


> 


For Complete list and Cultural Notes see our Garden Book for 1918 


16 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—FLOWER SEEDS 


HOLLY HOCK 


One of the most majestic of hardy plants, and a clump or line in any garden gives an 
effect not attainable with any other plant. For planting among shrubbery or forming a 
background for other flowers it is without equal. Seeds sown any time before midsummer _ 


will produce fine plants for flowering next year. 


DOUBLE VARIETIES 
The seed offered under this head has been saved from the finest double 
flowers only and is sure to produce satisfactory results. 
PER PKT. PER PKT. 
2782 Maroon. i oz., 40 cts.. 10 | 2785 Salmon=rose. }oz., 40c. 10 
2783 Bright Rose. 40z.,40c. 10 | 2786 White. 40z., 40cts.. 10 
2784 Bright Red. 40z.,40c. 10 .! 2787 Yellow. }0oz., 40 cts.. 10 
2790 Extra Choice Double Mixed. 30 cts. per } oz.; $1.00 per oz. 10 
2788 Collection of a packet each of the above 6 colors............ 50 
2781 ‘*Allegheny.’’ Mammoth flowers wonderfully formed of loosely 
arranged fringed petals, which look as if made from the finest 
China silk. The colors vary from the palest shrimp-pink to deep 
red. The plants are of strong growth sending up spikes 6 to 7 
feet high: 30 cts) pera 0z.34$1-00 peroznne ca. ek 10 


2791 Newport Pink. One of our own introductions and awarded a 
certificate of merit by the Royal Horticultural Society of England, 
an unusual honor, It is the finest pure pink double variety, ex- 

‘ quisite in shade, flowers very double. 4} 0z., 50 cts....... wee U5) 


SINGLE VARIETIES 


Many prefer the single flowering Hollyhocks. They are usually of freer 
growth than the doubles, and present a very handsome appearance when 
covered with vee artistic SLOSS ES We offer the following distinct colors, 
also mixed, viz. 


PER PKT. PER PKT, 
2793 Black Maroon........ LDH U2TOG REG soy trek eae he ere 15 
D794) Mauv.e-2 eons eee 15)|e 2797 NWWinite: ese, ee 15 
279) (Pinkeye eee eee 15 12798 Yellow .:.5.2..522...; -15 
2799 Collection of a packet each of the 6 colors................ 75 
2800) Mixed “Aillltcolorsii4,,075,) 30 cctsinca =) ep ee epee as 10 


IBERIS (Hardy Candytuft) 


2824 Gibraltarica Hybrida. White shading to lilac............ 10 

2825 Sempervirens. A profuse white-blooming, hardy perennial, 
coming in flower early in the spring; much used for cemeteries, 
rockeries,, tC. acto LOOM eae rec ene te ee ENS Seb NS 15 


IRIS (Flowering Flag) 


2890 Keempferi (Japanese Iris). Thisis one of the showiest of the 
‘«Flags,’? and now extensively used in the hardy garden. The 
seeds we offer have been saved from our own unrivalled collec- 
tion, and should produce only varieties of the highest merit. 
Blooms the second year from seed. }02z., 25 cts. .......... 10 


Newport Pink HorryHock 


Japanrse Iris AT ouR Nursery 


LATHWYVRUS (Everlasting, or Hardy Sweet Pea) 


. Showy, free-flowering hardy perennial climbers for covering old 
stumps, fences, etc., continually in bloom; fine for cutting. 


PER PKT. 
2954 Latifolius ‘‘ White Pearl.’’ The finest white variety. 15 — 
2955 — Pink Beauty. Rosy pink ......-......--..... 10 
2960 — Mixed. All colors. Per oz., 50 cts............ 10 


LAVEND ER (Lavandula Vera) 


2971 Well known, sweet-scented, hardy perennials, should be 
extensively grown in the mixed border; 3 feet. 4 oz., 


LINARIA 


2991 Cymbalaria ( Kenilworth Ivy, or Mother of Thous- 
ands). Lavender and purple. A charming, neat, 
hardy perennial trailing plant, suitable for baskets, vases, 


pots and xock worki5.3< 20a ee ieee eee en ie oO 
LINUMDI (Flax) 
3003 Perenne. Bright blue flowers; hardy; 18 in........ 10 


3004 Narbonnense. The finest hardy blue variety; 2 ft... 25 


For complete list and cultural notes see our Garden Book for 1918 


Nira) 


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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—FLOWER. SEEDS 17 


MIGNONETTE (Reseda) 


= No garden is complete without a bed of Mignonette; sowings made in early 
= summer will bloom all fall; can also be grown in pots for winter and early 
bd spring flowering. 
poe PER PKT. 
Boe 3152 Defiance. Spikes of remarkable size and deliciously fragrant. The 
xs individual florets are of immense size, forming a graceful as well as com- 
4 pactys pi kenms AOZ we DOuGISiny verre is arene erecta Setcr any eMinpeec oma 10 
Fe 3154 Goliath. | Of strong, yet compact habit, with rich green foliage, the 
See giant trusses of flowers being borne on erect, strong, stiff stalks and sur- 
passing all others in brilliancy of color; especially suited for house cul- 
ures: POzRAOONCES: seis th iatery lan eotat cg cota Epa sal oi ey cise tens 15 
3155 Miles? Hybrid Spiral. Of strong branching habit, with spikes from 
8 to 10 inches long. Very fragrant. Per oz., 25 cts,...-......-.. 5 
3157 Large-flowering Pyramidal. Flowers large of a reddish tint. A 
good variety for the open ground. }oz., 20 cts..................- 5 


3158 Machet. Of dwarf pyramidal growth, bearing numerous flower stalks; 
highly colored and very fragrant; one of the best. 4 0z., 30 cts...... 10 


3162 Salmon Queen. Strong, robust habit, with fine spikes of bright 
salmon-red flowers, intensely fragrant; fine for outdoor culture. 4 oz., 


D5) CES v:, . ROR eC ete RISE So Ban eat pe natn Sanaa Af Me Si A ra 10 
MWYVOSOTIS (Forzet-Me-Not) 


Few spring flowers are more admired,than the lovely Forget-Me-Nots, which 
are especially effective when grown in masses, Perennials, and hardy if given 
slight protection through the winter. Seed may be sown any time from spring 
till mid-summer. The Alpestris varieties and Dissitiflora come into bloom in 
April, and are largely used for bedding or borders in connection with spring- 
flowering bulbs, Pansies, etc. The Palustris sorts do not bloom till May, but 
continue till fall. 


PER PKT. 
3231 Alpestris Royal Blue. Rich indigo-blue flowers. The finest and 
; mos: effective dark blue variely; 9 inches. }00z., 40 cts............ 10 
Lupinus Porypuyiius (Hardy Lupine) 3933 Alpestris Robusta Grandiflora. Of strong, sturdy growth; about 
10 inches high, with good heads of clear Forget-Me-Not 
eee LOBELIA E eee es blue flowers. = OZ AAO Cisy re Ns sete rier ose J) 0 
3031 Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). A native variety, 3234 Alpestris Stricta Grandiflora. Symmetrical; up- 
with spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers; fine hardy right, pillar-shaped plants, about ten inches high, cov- 
borderiplantss 3 deet: trys silos seksi cin tciei, =e) o's 15 ered from base to summit with lovely light-blue flowers. 
AOOZ: OOK CESI is spree es dene tia late eee Le SNe AIRE 10 
LUPINUS (Lupine) 3235 Alpestris Victoria. A favorite sort, with fine heads 


Polyphyllus Sorts. Effective hardy perennials, succeeding eee oe poe ana ey Danae 10 


in any good garden soil; blooms in May and June; 3 feet. We | 3939 Alpestris Mixed. A mixture of blue, rose and white- 


offer as under: flowered varieties. }02., 25 cts.............00005. 5 
SOnoROSe. es eke e ea Ce igs veeee. 10 | 3236 Dissitiflora. Of dwarf compact habit, with sprays of 
. es ; GE ihe Sees large, exquisite blue flowers, especially adapted for 
3053 White.............. 10 , : 2 
pach dimen errs PAs eMeen ci Sieh Eyy eo uetene ters 232 planting among spring-flowering bulbs.............. 15 
SD }ay i] 83 (Cs eee eesiee ys i nalnare iG CODOIDAD UO OU CHO CITING 10 | 3238 Palustris Semperflorens. An everblooming va- 
3055 Moerheimi, Rose and pink............ RN ty: 15 riety, beginning in May and continuing till autumn. 
A packet each of the above 4 colors, 35 cts. Large, clear blue flowers in pretty sprays. }oz., 50 cts. 15 
3058 Mixed. All colors. Oz., 30 cts................. 5 CENOTHERA (Evening Primrose) 
3435 Missouriensis. Elegant subjects for growing in an 
NEW HYBRID HARDY LUPINES exposed, sunny position. Large golden-yellow flowers. 


3060 These are the result of many years of careful crossing and 1 foot......--.++- 


selecting by a celebrated English specialist, and in addition to the usual 
blue, white and rose colors, contain many unusual lilac, pink, pur- 
ple, yellow and other tints. This strain received an Award of Merit 
from the Royal Horticultural Society of England. 25 cts. per pkt.; 5 
pkts. for $1.00. 


LYCHNIS (Rose Campion, Jerusalem Cross) 


Handsome hardy perennial plants of easy culture. 

3061 Chalcedonica. Fine scarlet flowers; 2 feet, 1 0z., 25cts........ 5 

3062 Haageana. Brilliant orange, scarlet, crimson, etc., in mixture; 1 ft. 15 

3063 Arkwrighti. One of the most important additions to hardy perennials 
in recent years; it is a cross between L. Haageana and Ohalcedonica, 
grows 23 feet high, with very large circular flowers in crimson, scarlet, 
orange, salmon and intermediate tones and flowers freely all summer, 25 
cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts., $1.00. 


LYTHRUM (Loose-strife) 


3071 Roseum Superbum. A very pretty hardy perennial; grows about 
3 feet high, and produces spikes of rosy flowers from July to Sep- 
s tember. : - 10 


Myosoris (Forget-Me-Not) 


For complete list and Cultural Notes see our Garden Book for 1918 


18 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—FLOWER SEEDS 


Dreer’s Perfect Pansies 


ANSIES are too well known to require any description, as 
they are favorites with all. For best results you must start 
with a good strain. The finest Pansies are, as a rule, shy 

seeders, which accounts for the difference in the price of the various 
mixtures offered. 

Miss Ida D. Bennett, the well-known horticultural author and — 
enthusiastic admirer of Pansies, writes the following notes on their 
culture expressly for this book: 


“©A soil containing a proportion of leaf mould, well enriched 
with well-decayed cow manure, will be the most satisfactory for the 
growing of this flower, and it should be well dug and made fine 
and level. 


“* Sow the seeds in drills, covering them not more than four times 
their diameter and firming the soil well above them. The seeds 
germinate in from eight to twelve days, and should not be allowed 
to dry out during this period. Covering the seed bed with news- 
papers will prevent this and hasten somewhat the period of germ- 
ination. 

‘* As soon as the plants are up and large enough to handle, they 
should be thinned out or transplanted to stand nine inches apart in 
the rows. Thorough cultivation should be given from the start, as 
Pansies will not thrive when obliged to share the beds with a mass 
of weeds. 

‘Tt is a mistake to plant Pansies in the shade of a tree or build- 
ings. An open exposure, where the wind has a free sweep over 
the bed is far better, and Pansies so planted are free from the long, 
straggling branches which produce few and inferior flowers. During 
dry weather the bed should be watered daily, and in extreme cases 
twice a day for the best resnlts. 


€ 


¢ 


x 
noes, 


TypicaL FLower oF Drexr’s Royat Exnipition Pansy 


‘¢Seed sown in April or May will produce blooming plants by the last of June, which will give an abundance of flowers 
throughout the remainder of the season. About the middle of August is the best time for starting Pansy seeds for early spring 
blooming, as this allows the plants to go into winter in vigorous condition.”’ 


PANSIES IN MIXTURE 


S PER PKT, PER PKT_ 
3510 Dreer’s Royal Exhibition. This strain comprises 3512 Cassier’s Giant. A grand mixture of the finest 
a beautiful collection of colors and markings, and is our blotched varieties; splendid in every way, being large 
finest mixture, both as regards size, texture and color- in size and rich in coloring, }0z., $1.00.... ..... 25 
ings. Special packets of 2000 seeds, $1.50; regular 3517 Mme. Perret. A new and beautiful strain; origin- 
packet) Soccer eke ee ERE Grr mot. eriecnte rie 50 ated with a French specialist; flowers of large size 
3514 Dreer’s Premium. This mixture comprises a large borne very freely in great diversity of colors, especially 
number of colorings and is intended to supply the want rich in red and wine shades. The stock we offer comes 
of a first-class mixture at a moderate price. $0z.,$1.00 25 direct from the introducer. }$0z., 75 cts........... 25 


3516 Masterpiece ( #rilled Pansy). A remarkable type, 


each petal being conspicuously curled or waved. The 3513 Giant Parisian. Of very large size and containing 


s : t many fancy colors. } oz.,$1.00............ 15 

i t , the rich, dark, velvet ae _ : Twa eke 
ange of clr rey exinate Hones ak Te | as Epis meee mae a ee 
3500 Giant Trimardeau. All colors. 75 cts. per } oz. 10 | 3520 Good Mixed. All colors. 402z., 50 cts.......... 5 


GIANT TRIMARDEAU PANSIES 


We have discarded the ordinary Pansies in separate colors in favor of this type which produce very large flowers, plants of 
strong, robust growth and well adapted to the trying conditions of our climate. 


PER PKT. PER PKT. * 


3488 Giant Golden Queen. Pure, rich yellow........ 15 | 3496 Giant Snow Queen. Pure white, small yellow eye 15 

3493 Giant Prince Henry. Rich Royal blue.......... 15 | 3497 Giant White. Pure white, with purple eye... ... 15 

3491 Giant Lord Beaconsfield. Deep purple violet, 3498 Giant Yellow. Rich yellow, with dark centre.... 15 
shading: to-whitei., a. cec rc some ee oie eenstcyere 15 


3499 Collection, containing a packet each of above 6 sorts, 75 cts. 


TUFTED PANSIES, OR VIOLAS 


While the flowers of the Tufted Pansies are not so large as the regular type, yet they bloom so freely that they are superior to 
pansies where effect is wanted, the colors being particularly clear and distinct; they also bloom for a longer time. Seed sown in 
April produces flowering plants by June, and from then on until frost they are a sheet of bloom, 


PER PKT. PER PKT. 
4401 Papilio (Butterfly Violet). Lovely violet-lilac, with 4406 Admirabilis. New hybrids, which contain all the 
small, dark eye: .....2eiem rte eet ee eee ceil 10 varied and brilliant colorings of the best grade of 
4402 Lutea Splendens. Rich golden yellow.......... 10 blotched ‘Pansies. \\..>3)04..5:> \ grtky sieciaeyeaeey een ENE 10 
4403 Blue Perfection. Deep purplish blue..... .... 10 | 4410 Mixed. A splendid mixture of the best varieties. 
4405 White Perfection. A fine pure white......... 10 Foz. (OCIS ae swat Oe RS aise Cee oe ae Big 2K 


For Complete list and Cultural Notes see our Garden Book for 1918 


: HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—FLOWER SEEDS 19 


PAPAWVER (Hardy Perennial Poppies) 

Oriental Poppies may be sown in the open ground anytime before midsummer. 
The plants disappear during July and August, appearing again as soon as the 
weather gets cool. When this fall growth starts is the time they should be 
transplanted to their permanent flowering quarters. It is well to mark the places 
they are planted with a stake to insure the roots against disturbance during their 
annual resting period. PER PKT, 
3747 Orientale (The Large Oriental Poppy). A charming sum- 

mer-flowering hardy plant, producing numerous leafy stems about 
2% feet high, with large deep crimson flowers; having a conspicu- A 
ous black blotch on each petal, exceedingly showy. 1} 0z.,30cts. 10 ~ 


LARGE HYERID ORIENTAL POPPIES 
We offer five of the best and most distinct sorts. Seedlings are liable 
to vary somewhat in color. 


3742 Goliath. Vermilion red, very large.......................-..... 15 
3748 Mammoth. Glowing scarlet, very large................-........ 15 
3745 Mahony. Deep crimson maroon.................-..0----0---.. 15 
3744 Princess Victoria. Soft salmon-rose.......................... 15 
3743 Perry’s White. The wonderful new white with crimson blotch on 
SESE CE Dsiel Seoaiks Yess cone God SUC ne Cen ea Seer e ene. Se eas 25 


A packet each of the 5 sorts, 75 cts. 
3750 Mixed Hybrids. Saved from a large number of named sorts. i 02z., 


DW) Cia Ss Sse See NOS OG OREO EE De Ona niog wr Eee ee eee 15 ioe ae 
ICELAND POPPIES (Papaver Nudicaule) IceLanp Poppies 
While these are hardy perennials, they flower the first year 
from seed, blooming almost as quickly as the annual sorts. They PENTSTEMON  eard Tongue) 
are of a graceful, neat habit, with bright green fern-like foliage, Highly useful and attractive perennials, and much used in the 
ee tufts, or wc issue slender ae ayer 12 inches hardy border. Eye EOS 
igh, bearing their brilliant flowers in endless profusion; most eee < : 

useful for cutting, for which purpose pick when in bud, and, if B82 Gloxinioides eRTSE AOTC As a bedding plant 
the seed pods are picked off, continue in flower the entire season. this takes rank with the Phlox, etc., etc. It grows 
They remain evergreen throughout the winter, coming into about 2 feet high, every branch being a spike of large 
bloom early the following spring. Gloxinia-like flowers in a very wide range of bright 
3/33 Bright Yellow... 0.22.0. 5. seen ese essen sees 10 colors, including rose, red, carmine, cherry, pink, 
SIGE RECS NWA a Se ha add Go Per O ae a One enn eeee 10 lila ies cee ON GE Ae aca oO SIS ate 15 
giao Orange Scatlets..9 84.002. s2- 2. ite 10 tas Legere aheoay taues Oe ye ee tae Ce 
3740 Finest Mixed. All colors. }0z., 25 cts........ 10 | 3540 Mixed. A great variety of kinds and colors........ 10 
3738: New Hybrid Iceland. The latest development in 

this lovely species, varying in color from sulphur-yel- HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX 

low through different shades of orange to chamois and (P. Decussata) 

salmony-rose, some of which are very striking; 2 pkts., 3641 Our collection of these is the most extensive in the 

2 15 world. Seed should be sown as soon as ripe. Order 


now and we will send as soon as harvested, which is 
usually about the end of October. Supplied in 
mixed colors only. 40z., 50 cts.................-- 10 


P HYSOSTEGIA (False Dragon Head) 

3651 Virginica. One of the prettiest hardy perennials, and 
"gaining in popularity as it becomes better known. It 
forms dense bushes, 3 to 4 feet high, bearing freely dur- 
ing the summer months spikes of delicate pink tubular 
flowers not unlike a gigantic heather................. 10 


PLATYCODON 


(Balloon Flower, or Japanese Bellflower) 
One of the best hardy perennials, producing very showy flowers 


during the whole season. They form large clumps and are ex- 
cellent for planting in permanent borders or among shrubbery; 
easily raised from seed, which begins blooming in August if sown 


outdoors in April. PER PKT. 
3663 Grandiflorum. Large steel blue flowers........... 10 
3664 — Album. Pure white variety............ ....... 10 
3662 Mariesi. Large open, bell-shaped flowers of a rich 
violet blue; plant dwarf and compact................ 10 


3661 Japonicus FI. Pl. (Double Japanese Bellflower). 
Large, glossy, deep-blue flowers. The inner petals 
alternate with the outer ones, giving the flower the ap- 

Orion eee ore pearance of a ten-pointed blue star. 2 pkts., 25 cts.... 15 


For complete list and cultural notes see our Garden Book for 1918 


290 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—FLOWER SEEDS 


POLYANTHUS (Orimula Elatior) 

Showy, early spring, free-flowering plants, fine for either pot or outdoor 
culture; hardy perennials; 9 inches. PER PKT. 
3677 Invincible Giant. Undoubtedly the finest strain in cultivation, 

containing all colors, from purest white to the richest crimson. 5 

pkts.; $1002. 5. aiaeee dale eee eer. . Seen 25 
3676 Gold=laced. Very showy and attractive feats with narrow 

edge of gold. 2oo2 ciemeciisriee cisco eee. 2 een 15 
3680 English Mixed. A fine grade; all colors. $0z., 30 cts.... 10 


PRIMULA (Primrose) 

The charming and beautiful Chinese fringed Primroses and Obconica 
varieties are indispensable for winter or spring decorations in the home or 
conservatory. They are one of the most important winter-blooming pot 
plants. The seed we offer is of the highest merit, and has, as usual, been 
saved from the best strains obtainable. Florists and others report that they 
have never seen finer flowers than those produced from our seed. Can be 


sown at any time through the summer. 
also deserving of wide cultivation. 


FRINGED CHINESE PRIMROSES 
3782 Alba Magnifica. A magnificent pure white. ......... 
3783 Covent Garden Red. -A fine rosy-red .............. 
3785 Covent Garden White. A very free-flowering pure white... 25 
3786 Crimson King. Rich luminous crimson; very effective . . 


3787 Rosy Morn. Beautiful delicate pink............ 50 
3790 Stellata. A very pretty form with large heads of 
star-shaped flowers of various colors; a splendid type 
for decorative purposes................-. Mer seetetai 28 
3791 Giant Flowering. This Renner Strain is quite 
distinct from the regular type, being of much more 
robust growth and producing immense trusses of extra 
large, finely fringed flowers in many new and novel 
colors; as a pot plant for the house or conservatory 
this is unequalled. 3 pkts. for $1.00.............. 35 
3800 Dreer’s Choicest Mixed. This mixture contains 
nothing but the finest-fringed large-flowering sorts, and 
cannot fail to give entire satisfaction,............... 25 


LarGsg-FLowkrinG CHIngsk PRIMROSE 


The hardy varieties offered are 


Primuta Oxsconica GRANDIFLORA 


PRIMULA OBCONICA 

These are of the easiest culture in greenhouse or light window 
of dwelling house, flowering abundantly and continuously with 
little care, and should be sown during the spring in good por- 
ous loam. They will not germinate well in any compost cen- 
taining peat or leaf mould. To develop the colors to the high- 
est degree, grow in heavy soil, and at a temperature as near 60 
degrees as possible. The Grandiflora varieties are the freest 
flowering, but lack the very large individual blooms of the newer 


PER PKT. 


Rich crimson... 25 


Gigantea type. 
3811 Obconica Gigantea Kermesina. 


3812 — — Rosea. Pure rose color........ ........... 25 
3815, — — Mixed. Allicolorsé.. 3-2 |. 2. .coeen ee eee 20 
3816 — Grandiflora alba. Pure white .... ........ 20 
3817 — —Kermesina. Bright crimson..... ........ 20 
8818 -— — Rosea. Beautiful clear rose.......... ..... 20 
3819 — — Appleblossom. Soft pink................ 20 
3820 — — Mixed. All colors..............: eA et 15 


VARIOUS PRIMROSES 
3824 Kewensis. This variety is most attractive, with 
pleasing bright yellow flowers borne on long stems. It 
is delightfully fragrant and stands well asa house plant 25 


3826 Malacoides (Jmproved Baby Primrose). A fine 
house plant, flowers delicate lilac....... Bes sssaues 25 
8827 — Alba. A new white-flowering form...........- 95 


HARDY PRIMROSES 
These are among the best of the early spring-blooming plants. 
With a slight protection they will stand the winter, but will do 
better if protected by a cold frame. 
1500 Auricula. A well-known favorite of great beauty; seed 
saved from splendid choice mixed varieties; 6 inches.. 25 
3825 Japonica (Japanese Primrose). Bright and showy 
flowers; borne in whorls on stems 6 to 9 inches long; 
TIKEAECOLONS 5,55 sseyejareneners (seins antes etek kee 15 
3830 Vulgaris (Hnglish Primrose). 
fragrant, oz, /50'-ciste 2: 21 sr) eer ee eae 10 
(See also Cowsiip and Polyanthus. ) 


For complete list and Cultural Notes see our Garden Book for 1918 


HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—FLOWER SEEDS 21 


PyretHRuM Hysrinpum 


HARDY SALVIAS 

3928 Azurea Grandiflora. A hardy perennial variety, producing 
during August and September spikes of pretty sky-blue flowers in 
PLEAPNOLISIOMs = AOra tee tense eystety te ilmeye nye uh etc) viele ores 10 

3929 Farinacea. A perennial variety, blooming from July to frost. 
The fine light-blue flowers are borne on long spikes held well 
above the foliage; makes a good blue line; 2 feet.............. 10 

3930 Uliginosa. In general habit similar to Salvia Azurea Grandi- 
flora. The flowers are a pretty cornflower blue with a white 
throat, produced in branched spikes about six inches long,..:.. 25 


SCHIZANTHUS (Butterfly or Fringe Flower) 


This is one of the airiest and daintiest flowers imaginable. The seeds 
germinate quickly and come into bloom in a few weeks from sowing. 
The florescence is such as to completely obscure the foliage, making the 
plant a veritable pyramid of the most delicate and charming bloom; make 
admirable pot plants for the house in late winter and early spring. For 
this purpose sow in the autumn. 

3967 Dwarf Large=flowered. Forms compact pyramidal plants a 
foot high, literally covered with large, beautiful orchid-like flowers 
in a bewildering range of color. }0z., 40 cts................ 15 
3968 Wisetonensis. A variety largely used asa pot plant for the 
house or conservatory. It is remarkably free-flowering, and pre- 
sents a beautiful appearance with its myriads of blooms, the 
ground color of which is white, dotted with delicate rose........ 25 


SIDALCEA 


Hardy perennials of considerable beauty for the border, grow- 
ing from 3 to d feet high and producing their showy, satiny flowers 
during June and July, blooms well either in sun or partial 

shade; of easy culture, succeeding in any ordinary garden 


: : soil. 

Pueraria Thunbergiana 3975 Rose Queen. A new variety and one of the finest hardy 
(Japanese Kudzu Vine) perennials, develops spikes 5 feet high covered with large 
Bae brilliant rose-colored flowers. 20 cts. per pkt.; 3 pkts., 

3835 To this must be awarded first place as the fastest grow- +50 ets. 
ing hardy climbing plant. It will grow 8 to 10 feet 3976 Rosy Gem. Of dwarf habit, not over 3 feet high, and 
the first year from seed, and after it has become estab- pretty bright rose flowers. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts. 

lished there seems to be no limit to its growth, 50 feet 25 cts. 


in a single season being not unusual. Its foliage is large and 
covers well; it bears small racemes of rosy-purple, pea-shaped 
blossoms toward the close of August. A splendid subject for cov- 
ering permanently verandas, dead trees, etc. } oz., 25 cts...... 10 


PYRETHRUM 
Too much cannot be said in favor of this grand hardy perennial, which 
will thrive in any good garden soil where there is good drainage and full 
exposure to the sun. The main season of blooming is in June, but if the 
old flower stems are removed they will give a fair sprinkling of flowers in 
the autumn. Splendid for cutting. 


3846 Hybridum. Hardy perennial, bearing large Daisy or Cosmos- 
like flowers, ranging in color from white to deep red, with bright 
yellow centres; blooms in May and June, and againin the fall, and. 
is one of the most graceful and long-lasting cut flowers. These are 
nicely shown in the illustration on this page. Per } oz., 75 cts.. 10 


3847 Hybridum Grandiflorum. A large flowering form of the 
abouessmuxed@ colors tse) on) SR er Ye 15 


3845 Hybridum FI. Pl. Seed saved from the finest double flowers 
only a small percentage can be expected to come double the first 
MeaememixececOlorssy las teeta. </oc spalcyeiep uni alewies ciel ciel a.si-\s «+ ee 25 


RUDBECKIA (one Flower) 


3902 Newmani. One of the finest of autumn-flowering perennials. 


3903 Purpurea (Giant Purple Cone- Flower). A most interesting 
hardy perennial, producing large, showy reddish-purple flowers, 
with a remarkably large cone-shaped centre of brown. } ©z., 


PERC US) goes Oa ee huss ay aerate Erase Se oes a) ee LO) 


Scuizantuus Dwarr LARGE-FLOWERED 


For complete list and cultural notes see our Garden Book for 1918 


99 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—FLOWER SEEDS 


SCABIOSAS peers 
3941 Caucasica (Blue Bonnet). One of the handsomest of hardy 
perennials, especially valuable for cutting, the blooms lastinga long 
time in water; lilac-blue; 3 feet. }0z.,40cts...... SRY Sie 5) 
3942 Japonica. A variety from Japan, forming bushy plants 23 feet 
in height, and bearing on long, wiry stems beautiful, artistic, 
lavender-blue flowers; a fine cut flower; 4 0z., 25 cts.......... 10 


SMIL AX (Mprsiphyllum Asparagoides) 

3981 In many respects the Smilax is the most useful, and it is certainly 
one of the most graceful climbers which adorns the greenhouse or 
conservatory; for bouquets and floral decorations it is indispen- 
sable; . 4.022, 30) Cts pane cote ee a eet ferret. eran 10 


ST A’TICE (Sea Lavender) 


Splendid hardy perennials, either for the border or rockery, producing 
all summer panicles of minute flowers, which can be dried and used for 
winter bouquets. 

3997 Latifolia. Purplish-blue flowers, illustrated on page 24,..... 10 
4000 Mixed. Containing many sorts.. .... ...............5- 


SWEET 
ROCKET 
(Hesperis) 

4278 Old-fashioned garden 
plant; also known as 
Dame’s Rocket and 
Dame’s Violet; grows 
from 2 to 3 feet high, 
and bears spikes of 
showy white, lilac and 
purple fragrant 
flowers. Excellent 
for naturalizing 
among shrubbery or 
for planting in a per- 
manent border; 
mixed colors. (See 


cut.) Oz., 40 cts. . 


Sroxesra (Cornflower Aster) 


ScaBlosA CAUCASICA 


STOCKS 
Mammoth-=flowering Beauty 

A magnificent recently developed strain of early 
flowering Winter or Brompton Stocks, forming 
much branched plants about 2 feet high and hav- 
ing numerous spikes of very large, double, de- 
lightfully fragrant flowers. They are of special 
value as pot plants for greenhouse decoration and 
for cutting during the dull winter months. For 
this purpose seed should be sown from July to 
September. If sown in February or March will 


produce plants that will bloom out of doors from mid-summer til] frost. 


PER PKT. 
4043 Beauty of Nice. Delicate flesh-pink...... .........-...... 15 
4044 Crimson King. Rich blood-crimson................-.-+----- 15 
1045 Mont Blanc. Purest white...)................2....0000 000: 15 
4046 Monte Carlo. Canary-yellow.....................--20----- 15 
4047 Queen Alexandra. Soft rosy-lilac.......................... 15 
1048 Summer Night. Rich deep blue......................... Sorel 
4049 Collection of the 6 colors........ Sn aes SB RSH POs Ske =< 60 
4050Choicest: Mixed: “Alllcolorsy-. 05... |. 2 seen ceee ee eee 10 


ey, S’TOKESIA (Cornflower Aster) 


te ae 4051 Cyanea. This is not new, butis a rare and beautiful hardy peren- 

; nial, and was shown in colors on the cover of our 1903 catalogue. 
The plant grows about 24 inches high, each bearing from 20 to 30 
handsome lavender-blue cornflower-like blossoms; in bloom from 
July till frost. One of the choicest subjects for the hardy border and 


indispensable for cutting. (See cut.) 4 0z., 30 cts.............. 10 
4052 Cyanea alba. A pure white flowering form, identical to the pop- 
ular blue variety in every way except color. }0z., 40 cts........ 10 


Swert Rocke? 4060 Cyanea Mixed. Containing many new colors, 2 pkts. 25 cts.. 15 


For complete list and Cultural Notes see our Garden Book for 1918 


HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—FLOWER SEEDS 23 


Dourte anD SinGLE SWEET W1LLiAM 


TRITOMA 


(Red-hot Poker, Flame Flower, or Torch Lily) PER PKT. 
4330 Hybrida. The introduction of new ccntinuous 


flowering Tritomas has given them a prominent place 
among hardy bedding plants. It is not generally 
known that they are readily grown from seed, many 
flowering the first year if sown early. 
offer has been saved from our own collection, which is 
undoubtedly the finest in this country. 
immediate results it will be better to get plants, but rais- 

2 pkts., 25 cts.. 15 


WALLFLOWER 
Well-known, deliciously fragrant half-hardy perennials, 
blooming early in the spring, with spikes of beautiful flowers. 
They should be protected in a cold frame in the winter and 


ing from seed is highly interesting. 


planted out in April, 


4415 Paris Extra Early. A _ beautiful single variety, 
which may be treated as an annual, flowering through- 
out the summer from seed sown, in spring. 4 oz., 


BAD CS Bid bicie theta oie ee ae i ENE 10 
4414 Goliath. A splendid single variety; flowers of a Beh 

shining red, with a black velvety sheen...... SCC Ane = UO) 
4420 Single Mixed. Allcolors. }z., 15cts........ 5 


4430 Double Finest MMixed............. 
4419 Collection of Single Wallflower; 6 colors 


COLLECTION OF SEEDS 
Of Old-fashioned Hardy Perennials 


3549 This collection is made up of a packet each of twelve 
of the most popular, hardiest and easiest grown sorts, 
including Columbine, Canterbury Bells, 


Foxglove, Sweet William, etc. 


The seed we 


Of course, for 


SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus Barbatus) 
(London Tufts) 
A well-known, attractive, free-flowering hardy perennial, producing a splendid 
effect in beds and borders with their rich and varied flowers. It is much bettey 
to raise new, vigorous young plants from seed every season than to divide the 


old plants. 

PER PKT. PER PKT. 
4288 ‘Single White............ 514286 Single Velvety Black 
4283 —Crimson..........:... 5 IWaroome) fii cen ees i a), 5 
4285 — Scarlet...... ........ 5 
4290 Single Mixed. Allcolors. Per } oz., 20 cts.................. 5 


4282, Newport Pink. Adistinct newcolor which 
originated in one of the far-famed gardens of 
Newport, R. I. Incolor it is what florists 
call watermelon-pink orsalmon-rose. Strik- 
ingly brilliant and beautiful; the flowers are 
borne in massive heads on stems 18 inches 
high. For midseason mass bedding it has 
no equal. It is also very effective for cut- 
ever OWING WAS) CiSig So cadoou aeceueee 15 

4281 Scarlet Beauty. A very effective, rich, 
deep scarlet variety. 2 pkts., 25 cts...... 15 

4291 Holborn Glory. This strain is a large- 
flowered selection of the auricula-eyed sec- 
tion, the most beautiful and admired of all 
Sweet Williams. The individual flowers 
and trusses are of extraordinary size, while 
the range of color, all showing clear, white 
eye, is truly superb. }z., 25 cts....... 10 

4997 Double Mixed. Allcolors. }0z., 30cts. 10 

4296 Giant Double. A decided improvement. 
The plants are of robust, bushy habit, pro- 
ducing numerous stems, surmounted by im- 
mense umbels of full, double fiowers, many 
of the individual flowers measuring over one 
inch in diameter. The colors are extremely 
varied. }0z., 50 cts..... POCO NE are ane 15 


| TUNICA 

4335 Saxifraga. A neat, tufted hardy perennial plant, 
growing but a few inches high and bearing throughout 
the entire season numerous elegant pink flowers. Will 
thrive anywhere, but is especially adapted for the rock- 

| ery or the margin of the hardy border; blooms the 
first season 


10 


ee 


ceo Ohl Statice Larrrorra (offered on page 22) 


For complete list and Cultural Notes see our Garden Book for 1918 


DREER’S Pot-Grown STR AWBERRY PLANTS ee 


(a Pot-grown Plants set out this summer will produce a FULL 
4 CROP OF FRUIT NEXT YEAR 
pee ‘ aan Our facilities for growing Strawberry Plants at our Nurseries at River- 

SQ os ZL ton, N. J., enable us to produce early in the season strong pot-grown 

> 2 S ey, WH plants of greatest vitality. 

Time of Shipment. Our pot-grown Strawberry Plants are usually 
ready for shipment the latter part of July, and can be supplied as late as 
Wii October. It is better, however, to secure the plants in August or Septem- 
Z ber, as earlier plantings develop larger and more vigorous plants and pro- 
duce a greater crop of fruit next year. 

We forward by express, at the purchaser’s expense. The plants are 
packed compactly, and as light as possible. We make no charge for boxes 
= a WGA SS B.S sor: packing. 

(ZZ MW 3 cS Directions for Garden Culture. To cultivate Strawberries for 
cif E family use, we recommend a thorough preparation of the ground by deep 
spading or plowing. Work into the soil a liberal quantity of well-rotted 
manure. Use also our brands of ground bone and wood ashes. Plant in 
rows two feet apart; the plants fifteen inches apart in rows. Pinch off all runners. Cul- 
tivate frequently. In December cover the entire bed an inch deep with straw or long 
litter from the stable. In late March remove litter from crowns of the plants, but not 
from the alleys. Use sufficient straw about plants to keep the berries clean. This is the 
‘hill’? system of strawberry growing, and is especially adapted to summer and autumn 
4 : planting. It involves the most work, but produces finest berries and largest crop from a 
eee given area. 
Pot-GROWN STRAWBERRY PLANT The ‘‘matted row’’ plan, more especially suited to spring planting, is used by all 
market gardeners, and is adapted to family gardens also. It is substantially as follows: 
Prepare the ground as above. Set the plants in rows three feet apart, and fifteen inches apart in rows, permit runners to form 
and take root; cultivate the alleys continually, as close to the plants as possible, finally making alley and row each about eighteen 
inches in width. Keep the bed wholly free of weeds. Cover in winter, as above, and in March uncover crowns of plants. Use 
plenty of mulching, so as to keep berries clean and ground moist and cool. For those who wish complete cultural directions we 
recommend any of the books offered on page 26. 


Pot-grown versus Layer Plants. Potted plants may appear expensive, yet when the labor necessary to grow them into 
proper condition and the time saved in the result of the crop are considered, they will be found cheaper than ordinary layer plants. 
They may be planted after a crop of early summer vegetables have been harvested, and a crop of fruit secured eight to ten months 
after planting. ; 

Layer Plants. A full list of layer plants will be given in our Autumn Catalogue, which we issue in September. They are 
not so desirable as pot-plants, and will not produce as large a crop of fruit next spring; but they are cheaper and more available 
for extensive planting. 

Under proper autumn treatment they produce quite satisfactory results. A ‘‘layer’’:strawberry plant is one that has taken 
root by its own effort, whereas a ‘‘ pot-grown’’ plant, having all the fibrous roots confined in pot, is not checked in growth by 
transplanting. : 


BIG JOE. (Mid-season, Perfect) 


This variety has been offered by us the past three seasons because it came to us so highly recommended by reliable growers, 
and our own experience with it justifies us in endorsing all that has been said in its favor. The plant is unusually vigorous, with 
a mass of large, healthy foliage; the fruit is large, of great substance, exquisite flavor and produced freely on strong stems 
held well above the ground. We do not know any 
variety that promises to give more general satisfaction. 
85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 


BRANDYWINE 
(Mid-season to Late, Perfect) 

All growers are unanimous in their praise of thiS 
magnificent berry, and it is considered one of .the finest 
mid-season to late-fruiting sorts. We do not know 
that it has a single defect, plants of extra strong consti- 
tution and growth doing well everywhere. The fruit is 
extra large, heart-shaped, color bright, rich red, and the 
flavor leaves nothing to be desired. A grand variety 
for preserving, retaining its flavor in a wonderful degree 
when canned. It always produces satisfactory crops, 
and whether grown for market or home consumption, 
will always be found in the front rank of high-grade 
berries. 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 
1000. 

CHESAPEAKE. Late, Perfect) 


A most reliable berry, which is giving perfect satis- 
faction in all parts of the country, both in the home 
garden as well as with market growers, many of the 
latter using it for their main crop. It is not a variety 
that sets an immense quantity of fruit, but every blossom 
makes a berry, every berry being well developed and 
strictly fancy, of good color without any green tips and 
of highest quality. A berry that we can recommend 
for all soils and conditions. 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 
per 100; $50.CO per 1000. 


DREER’S ‘‘HOME GARDEN’? Collection of Strawberries offered on page 26 is sure to please the most critical 
(24) 


HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—STRAWBERRY PLANTS _ 25 


“DR. BURRILL (ary, Perfect) 


This new variety is very highly praised by the experts 
because of its wonderful vigor. Having a very strong 
root system, it is not easily affected by drouth, its foliage 
is extra heavy and substantial, making it almost immune 
from leaf diseases. 

The fruit is a deep glossy red, while the flesh is solid 
and rich. We have great faith in this variety and recom- 
mend it for extensive trial. 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 
100; $50.00 per 1000. 


EARLY JERSEY GIANT 
(Early, Perfect) 


This is one of Dr. Van Fleet’s hybrids, the result of 
crossing some of the finest European varieties with the 
best American sorts, resulting in a variety which ripens 
with the earlies:. Berries very large, brilliant, scarlet 
crimson, conical, with pointed tip, colors all over at once, 
has a delightful aroma and mild wild strawberry flavor. 
The plant is a strong grower and heavy yielder. 85 cts. 
per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 


, GANDYW’S PRIZE (Late, Perfect) 


~ The standard late variety, which has held its own for 
many years, and by which every new late berry is judged. 
It is a strong healthy grower, but needs a rich soil for its 
perfect development. The berries are borne on long, 
strong stalks, well above the ground, a variety that is 
hard to beat. 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 


per 1000. : 
~ GLEN MARY 


(Mid-season to Late, imperfectly Bi-sexual) 

Described by a large grower as follows: ‘‘I have known it 
since its first bearing, and firmly believe it deserves the title of 
‘the berry grower’s money maker.’’’ It makes a very strong 
plant, but few of them. This reduces the cost of keeping the 
row in proper shape for fruiting. Its roots are enormous, en- 
abling it to ripen its great crop of monster berries in the dryest 


season. 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 
LUP TON (Late, Perfect) 


The introducers of this new berry claim it has no equal for 
solidity, and because of its extraordinary substance is an ideal 
berry for preserving. Add to this the fact that it is very pro- 


lific, producing lavish quantities of large brilliant red, smooth- 
surfaced, glossy berries of high flavor, it will be found extremely 
desirable and valuable. 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 
per 1000. 


— MARSHALL 
(Early to Mid-season, Perfect) 

This is one of the finest berries grown. 
favorably known that it is almost useless to describe it. 


It is so well and 
The 
plant is large and stocky; a vigorous grower and a good bearer. 
One of the earliest of the very large varieties, and it usually 
matures all its fruit. The berry is very large, of regular form, 
dark, glossy red, very beautiful and of fine quality. It is the: 
great berry in New England, and no grower can afford to. 
leave out the Marshall. 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; 


$50.00 per 1000. 
NICK OHMER 


(Mid-season to Late, Perfect) 
Mammoth size, beautiful color, and great productiveness. 
The plant is exceedingly vigorous, with clean, healthy 
foliage, without the slightest tendency to rust. A perfect 
giant among strawberries—roundish-conical in form, uni- 
form and regular; rich, glossy crimson, firm and solid, 
excellent in quality, and average large to the very. last 
‘picking. 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 
1000. 
OREAM 
(Very late, Perfect) 

Recommended by the introducers for the immense size 
of its berries, which are very freely produced, 

In comparing it with that grand late variety, Gandy’s 
Prize, it is claimed to ripen at the same time and to con- 
tinue in fruit long after the Gandy’s are past, thus length- 
ening the Spring Strawberry season a week or ten days. 


85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 


PREMIER 
(Very Early, Perfect) 


The introducer says: ‘‘ Last year Premier began ripen- 
ing berries fully a week earlier than any other variety 
and continued to bear heavily for over four weeks, the 
last picking being as good as the first.”’ x 

A prominent grower, referring to the above, says that 
he has fruited this variety only one season, but judging 
from that he agrees with the introducer that it is one of 
the most wonderful very early varieties he has ever seen. 


85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 


You will make no mistake in getting a ‘‘ Home Garden”’ Collection of Strawberries offered on page 26 


HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—STRAWBERRY PLANTS 


REWASTICO 
(Mid-season to Late, Perfect) 

A recent introduction which has the enthusiastic endorsement 
of one of the most extensive and successful strawberry growers 
in the country, and who speaks of it as the only competitor that 
the Chesapeake Strawberry has ever had, in many respects 
excelling that very popular late berry. It is a highly colored 
cardinal red, the color penetrating the uniformly large berries 
through and through. These berries in shape are so uniform 
that they appear as if turned out in a mold. Its quality is 


high, of a rich aromatic flavor. The plant is a strong, vigorous 
grower and very productive. 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; 


$50.00 per 1000. 
WARREN 
(Mid-season to Late, Perfect) 


This new berry hails from Auburndale, Mass., and originated 
with Mr. S. H. Warren, the veteran New England grower of 
fancy berries, who being convinced that this was the finest of all 
his introductions, bestowed his own name on it. 

One of our most extensive growers of strawberries tells us: 
‘During the summer of 1912 it was my good fortune to see the 
Warren in fruit on Mr. Warren’s grounds, and the splendid ~ 
crop of large, luscious, highly colored uniform shaped berries 
was an inspiration to anyone interested in berry growing.”’ 

We recommend this new fancy berry for extensive trial, and’ 
we feel convinced that you will be pleased with the results. 85 


cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 


i 


~ WILDWOOD 
(Extra Early, Perfect) 

Wildwood is a berry that will delight every amateur. 
In our trial grounds it is the earliest to ripen by several 
days. Berries of large size, which ripen all over. These 
are held well above the plants on stout stiff stems, and 
have the aroma and flavor of the wild strawberry. We 
cannot recommend this berry too highly for home use. 
85 cts, per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 


WILLIAM BELT 
(Mid-season to late, Perfect) 

For vigorous growth, great productiveness, size, 
beauty and fine quality, one of the very best. It is 
grown by the acre for fancy fruit, and is generally men- 
tioned in connection with the Marshall. The first berry 
to ripen on each fruit stalk, under high culture, is apt to 
be cockscombed; all others are of regular form. It is 
of bright glossy red, the ideal color fora strawberry. 85 


cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 


Autumn-Fruiting or 
Everbearing Strawberries 


Fall bearing Strawberries of European origin have little value 
for planting in our trying climate. 
below are of American origin, and under ordinary conditions 
produce their main crop of fruit at the same time as other varie- 
ties and keep on bearing until frost. 


The two varieties offered 


The proper plan is to cut 
off all buds as they appear until late in July, and thus conserve 
the strength of the plants for the fall crop. Treated in this 
way an abundant crop of berries may be looked for during 
September and October, or if the disbudding of part of the 
plants is discontinued late in June an almost continuous crop of 
this luscious fruit may be secured throughout the growing sea- 
son. Good cultivation is essential to bring about the best re- 
sults, a liberal mulching during the summer is beneficial and 
the plants should not be allowed to suffer for lack of water at 
any time. 
Progressive. The strongest growing and most prolific fruit- 
ing of the two varieties, berries of fair size and produced in 


great abundance; they are of an attractive deep, glossy crim- 
son color and of good flavor. 7 


Superb. Very free fruiting and for size of berries, handsome ~~ 


appearance and quality it is at the head of this type, sur- 
passing in this respect some of the June fruiting varieties. 

Price. Either of the Everbearing varieties, 85 cts. per doz.; 
$6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 


Dreer’s “‘Home Garden” Collection of Strawberries 
All Pot-Grown Plants which will Produce a FULL CROP of Berries next summer 


Notwithstanding the care we take in keeping our list down so as to include only varieties of sterling merit, the amateur finds 
difficulty in making a selection that will produce a bountiful supply of the finest fruit from the beginning to the end of the season. 
It is for such that we offer this collection, made up~of Tlarshall and LWildwood for early! Brandywine for mid-season; 
Chesapeake and’ Gandy’s Prize for late, and~ Progressive for an Autumn bearing variety, all of them sorts which adapt 
themselves to the most varied conditions of soil and climate, and which, in our judgment, combine in the highest degree all the 
qualities which high-grade strawberries should have. 


6 each of the ‘‘ Home Garden’? Berries, 36 in all, for $2.50 | 25 each of the ‘‘Home Garden’? Berries, 150 in all, for $8.00 
12 « ‘cc “ cc “c 72 ‘“ 4.25 50 “ec “ a “ec “ec 300 ce 15.00 


Books on the Culture of Strawberries and Other Fruits 


Biggle’s Berry Book. All small fruits are treated in this 
complete little book, 50 cts., postpaid. 

Principles of Fruit. Growing. (Prof. Bailey.) Presents 
the most approved methods of American growers, $1.75, 
postpaid. 


Small Fruit Culturist. (/wiler.) This book covers the 
whole range of small fruits, $1.00, postpaid. 

Strawberry Culture. (fF wller.) Contains all information 
necessary for anyone to grow their own Strawberries, 25 cts., 
postpaid. 


Short cultural directions are given on page 24. We also offer the best books on their culture on this page 


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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—CELERY PLANTS, ETC. oT 


CELERY PLAN TS 


Plants will be ready to send out July 1st. They can be planted 
tn this latitude from then until the end of August. 


Celery requires a moist, rich soil, and will not thrive in poor soil 
and dry situations. After the plants have attained a height of five or 
six inches they should be set out in rows three feet apart, and six 
inches in the row. When twelve to fifteen inches high the soil should 
be loosened by the use of the plow or hoe, and the plants “‘ handled.” 
This operation consists of drawing the stems upright with one hand 
and pressing the soil firmly against the plant with the other; by this 
process the plant grows upright, and can easily be cultivated and 
blanched by drawing the soil close up to the plant. Celery should 
receive thorough cultivation if good results are desired. To store for 
winter use, select well-drained ground, dig trenches one foot wide 
and deep enough to cover the tops of the plants. Pack the stalks in 
this in an upright position, covering with waterproof celery paper to 
shed the water; in severe weather protect with straw or leaves. 

We grow in quantity the following splendid varieties. 


Dreer’s Monarch. A superb variety, producing large stalks and 
magnificent bright golden-yellow heart; very solid, brittle and of 
most delicious flavor. A remarkably good keeper. 

Easy-Blanching. A new variety of remarkably easy-blanching 
characteristics. The stalks are thick and brittle, of splendid quality 
and flavor. Useful alike for early use and keeping during the 
winter months. 

Giant Pascal. Stalk very large, thick, solid, crisp and of rich, 
nutty flavor. It blanches very easily and quickly and has superior 

_ keeping qualities. 

Golden Self=Blanching. An early, beautiful and in every way 
desirable sort, requiring but little labor to blanch. The heart is a 
rich golden-yellow, with light yellowish-green outer leaves. 

Perfected White Plume. A choice strain of this valuable and 
popular variety. It is unsurpassed for fall and early winter use, 
requiring very little earthing up to blanch it. 

Schumacher, A splendid variety, beautiful golden heart, of fine 
flavor and a good keeper. 

Winter King. One of the best of the Winter-keeping Celeries, 
While the outer stalks are green, it naturally produces many golden 
hearts, which are very crisp, tender and of excellent flavor. 

Winter Queen. This variety is a valuable sort, particularly on 
account of its excellent winter-keeping qualities. It grows a very 
thick, solid and heavy stalk, and has a !arge heart, and when 
blanched is a creamy white color. 


All Celery Plants 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000. 


If wanted by Parcel Post, add 18 cts. per 100 for 
Postage. 


Miscellaneous Vegetable Plants 


In stock until August. If wanted by Parcel Post, add 15 cts. per 100 for postage. 
CABBAGE 
Dreer’s Selected Late Flat Dutch. Short stem, and 2 
large, solid and flat heads. Our stock has been carefully BSE aero ES 


selected for several years, in order to get a Cabbage of this | Dreer’s Select Matchless. A small-leaved variety of 
type, and we are confident no better strain is on the market. 


Mammoth Rock Red. The largest and most solid of the this noted vegetable, which, through careful selection, has 
red varieties; a sure heading sort, and tender. been brought to perfection; grows freely during the summer, 
Perfection Drumhead Savoy. Of superior quality; the 
largest solid heading Savoy, possessing the rich flavor of the 
Ceuliflower. stems are thickly set with sprouts the full length. 75 cts. per 


Price. Any of the above, 50 cts. per 100; $4.00 per 1000. 100; $6.00 per 1000. 


and is fully developed by the early frosts, at which time the 


NOTE.—We supply 250 or more of a kind at the 1000 rate. 


POT-GROWN GARDEN ROSES) 


FOR MID-SUMMER PLANTING 


We are again able to offer a splendid lot of strong two-year-old pot-grown Roses in prime condition for summer planting. 
By planting now you not only gain practically a full season’s growth, but, if conditions are at all favorable, you will secure a 
fair amount of flowers at once and during the fall, and if the cultural notes on page 155 of this year’s Garden Book are followed 


you will be laying the foundation for a grand display of flowers next spring and summer. 


This, while it holds true on all the 


various types of Roses, is particularly the case with the Hybrid-Tea varieties, which, on account of their remarkable free flower- 
ing qualities and comparative hardiness, have given a new impetus to Rose planting with most gratifying results. 
~The plants which we supply at the present time are all strong two-year-old plants in five-inch pots in such condition that it 


given any chance at all, will give quick and satisfactory returns. 


Hardy Everblooming Hybrid-Tea Roses 


For Garden culture the Hybrid-Tea Roses have now taken the foremost rank. 


They have been produced by crossing the free- 


flowering Tea Roses with other varieties, principally of the June-flowering or Hybrid Perpetual classes, thus combining not only 
the free-lowering habit of the Tea Rose with the rich and vuried colors of the other classes, but also comparative hardiness. 
The greatest efforts of the world’s most noted Rose specialists during the past quarter of a century have been devoted to this 


class of Rose, and the results achieved have been really wonderful. 


Not only is every color known in Roses now represented, 


but there are many beautiful shades and color combinations not found in the other types. 


Hysrip-Tra Rose 
ArTHUR R. Goopwin 


Arthur R. Goodwin (Pernet-Ducher, 1909). A beautifully 
rich-colored coppery-orange; ‘gold of ophir,’’ a visitor to 
our trial grounds called it who saw it in one of its stages of 
development; as the flower matures it opens to a soft salmon 
gee a good, full flower, very free and distinct. 60 cts. 
each, 


Betty (Dickson & Sons, 1905). Early in the season this is 
a disappointment in the first flowers which it opens, but 
after it becomes established it produces blooms of marvellous 
beauty, particularly so in the autumn. Its large, deliciously- 
scented flowers are of a glowing coppery-rose color, suffused 
with a golden sheen. 60 cts. each. 


Cheerful (McGredy & Son, 1916). Tender but luminous 
pink with golden suffusion at the base of the petals, large, 
full and of fine form; flowers freely and continuously through- 
out the season. $1.00 each. 

Clarice Goodacre (Dickson & Sons, 1917). The introducers 
describe this as a Rose of chaste beauty, with a most distinct 
and refreshing tangerine orange perfume. Its deeply pointed 
blooms are three-quarter zoned biscuit-chrome or ivory- white, 
stiff petals, which always come absolutely perfect. $1.50 
each. 


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Cleveland (Hugh Dickson, 1917). Very large flow- 
ers, full, of exquisite form and produced freely and con- 
tinuously throughout the season. Color is a deep 
glowing pink, the base of each petal heavily flushed 
with deep copper. $1.50 each. 


Constance (Pernet-Ducher, 1915). A free-flowering 
variety, producing beautiful long orange-yellow buds 
of perfect form; these are more or less streaked with 
crimson; as the flowers fully develop they open toa 
full globular flower of golden-yellow. 75 cts. each. 


Dean Hole (Dickson & Sons, 1904).  Silvery-car- 
mine with salmon shadings, large, full, of fine form 
and very fragrant; a variety of great excellence. 60 
cts. each. 


Duchess of Wellington (Dickson & Sons, 1909). 
Intense saffron-yellow stained with deep crimson, 
changing to a deep coppery saffron-yellow as the 
flowers develop. The flowers are fairly full with 
large petals of great substance, delightfully fragrant 
and very free-flowering. 75 cts. each. 


Duchess of Westminster (Dickson & Sons, 1911). 
A peerless Tea-like Rose. The blooms are very 
large, full and perfectly formed, with high pointed 
centre. Very sweetly perfumed. The color is a 
dainty clear rose-madder. The growth is vigorous, 
erect and of very free-flowering habit. 75 cts. each. 


Earl of Warwick (Paul & Son, 1904). A magnifi- 
cent Rose and entirely distinct from all other varieties. 
The flowers are large and full, of beautiful form, and 
come perfect throughout the season under all weather 
conditions. In color it is a soft salmon-pink, shaded 
in the centre with vermilion. 60 cts. each. 


Ecarlate (Boytard, 1907). Produces only medium-sized flow- 
ers. but is sucha brilliant scarlet in color that it pleases 
everybody, and we count it among the best bedding varieties. 
60 cts. each. 

Edith Part (McGredy, 1914). A Rose with a novel and en- 
tirely distinct blend of color, which is a rich red with a suffu- 
sion of deep salmon and coppery-yellow with a deeper shad- 
ing in the bud stage of carmine and yellow; very sweetly 
scented. 75 cts. each. 

Edward Bohane (Dickson & Sons, 1916). The brilliant 
velvety crimson-scarlet is sure to command attention for this 
beautiful large well-formed flower, which is freely borne on 
strong erect stems and which is delightfully fragrant. $1.00 
each. 

Etoile de France (Pernet-Ducher,1905). Color vivid crim- 
son with darker shadings; very double, of large size and de- 
liciously scented. 60 cts. each. 

Florence Haswell Veitch (Paul & Son, 1911). An en- 
tirely distinct brilliant scarlet, with black shadings; very fra- 
grant. 60 cts. each. 

Francis Scott Key (John Cook, 1913). This strong variety 
of American origin has proven a valuable Rose for the garden. 
The flowers are large, double, well formed and of unusual 
substance, while in color it is a deep even red. 75 cts. 
each. 


TIGININET fh. VND, Fills sii filiMe—obhwehwek NUE Dp - C0. 


Hardy Everblooming Hybrid-Tea Roses—Continued 


General MacArthur (E. G. Hill, 1905). As an 
all-round garden Rose, there is no variety of its 
color—a rich crimson scarlet—which will give 
equal satisfaction; a clean, healthy, vigorous 
grower, producing its sweetly-scented flowers of 
good form in great profusion. 60 cts. each. 

General Superior Arnold Janssen (Leenders, 
1912). Finely-formed long buds of an effective, 
deep, glowing carmine, and make a splendid long- 
stemed cut flower. 60 cts. each. 

George Dickson (Dickson & Sons, 1913.) Of 
vigorous growth, and produces huge blooms quite 
five inches across, while its huge leathery shell- 
shaped petals have wonderful lasting qualities. 
‘The color is velvety black scarlet crimson with 
brilliant scarlet reflexed tips. 60 cts. each. 

George C. Waud (Dickson & Sons, 1908). A 
beautiful variety, possessing an entirely distinct 
color—a glowing vermilion with orange-red suffu- 
sion. The flowers are large, full, of perfect form 
and highly tea-scented. The plant is of moderately 
vigorous growth and very free-flowering. 60 cts. 
each. 

Golden Emblem (McGredy, 1918). This beau- 
tiful new golden-yellow Rose was awarded a Silver 
Medal by the American Rose Society. It has 
also been awarded the Gcld Medal of the Na- 
tional Rose Society of England. It is so per- 
petual-flowering that as a garden and bedding 
Rose it is without a rival. At its best it sur- 
passes Marechal Neil in color. Its habit of growth 
is ideal, free and branching. with holly-like, 
‘glossy-green foliage; delightfully scented. We 
are sole distributors for the United States for 
1918. Price, strong two-year-old imported plants, 
$3.00 each. 


Hi. V. Machin (Dickson & Sons, 1915). Of gigantic size and 


Hysrip-Tea ROSE 
KILLARNEY 


Irish Fireflame (Dickson & Sons, 1914). A glorious single- 


described by the introducers as the most magnificent exhibi- 
tion variety they have yet introduced; in color an intensely 
black-grained scarlet-crimson, carried on rigid, sturdy stems 
with ideal foliage. 75 cts. each. 


flowering variety, bearing its flowers in clusters of five or 
more; splendid for cutting in sprays in bud form. These buds 
are wonderfully rich in coloring, a rich deep orange, splashed 
with crimsom, opening to a large single flower of a satiny old- 
gold, shaded with ochre. 75 cts. each. 


Isobel (McGredy, 1917). The most beautiful single Rose 
grown, with flowers 44 inches in diameter; in color a rich 
carmine-red, flushed orange-scarlet, with faint Austrian-cop- 
per shading and a pure yellow centre or zone: delightfully 
fragrant, $1.50 each. 

Janet (Dickson & Sons, 1916). This is virtually a dwarf 

“Gloire de Dijon,’’ with large globular-cupped formation, 

not opening flat, as does its lovely prototype. It is also deeper 

in color, a pleasing silky salmony-flesh, de- 
veloping to a deep fawn, a most refined de- 
lightfully fragrant flower. $1.00 each. 


Jonkheer J. L. Mock (Leenders, 1910). 
One of the best bedding varieties. The flow- 
ers, which are produced with the greatest 
freedom on long stiff stems, are of large size 
and of perfect form, of a deep imperial pink, 
the outside of the petals silvery-rose white. 
60 cts. each. 


Joseph Hill (Pernet-Ducher, 1904}. A perfect gem 
and remarkably free-flowering; in color a lovely shade 
of salmon-pink; the perfect flowers are large, full and 
double. 60 cts. each. 


Killarney (Dickson & Sons, 1898). This is the best 

known of Dickson’s famous Irish Hybrid-Tea Roses, 
and is one of the most popular of our garden Roses. In col- 
or it is a sparkling brilliant pink, the blooms are large, the 
buds long and pointed, the petals very large and of great 
substance, and just as handsome in the full blown flower as 
in the bud form. 60 cts. each. 


Killarney Brilliant (Dickson & Sons, 1914). A sport from 
the original in which we have a Rose far more intense and 
rich ia coloring, it being almost a crimson of a rich glowing 
shade, and in addition to its rich color it is also larger and 
more double than its parent. 75 cts. each, 


Hysriv-Tea Rosz, Grorcz C. Waup 


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30 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—SELECT ROSES 


Hardy Everblooming Hybrid-Tea Roses—Continued 


Hysrip-Tka Rose 
MarGaret Dickson HamiLy 


Lady Alice Stanley (McGredy, 1909). A gem that every- 
one admires; it is absolutely perfect in every way; form, color, 
size, freedom of bloom and fragrance, are all fully developed; 
in color it is a beautiful shade of coral-rose, the inside of the 
petals shading to flesh-pink with deeper flushes. 60 cts. 
each. : 


Lady Mary Ward. Rich orange shaded apricot, very 


_sweetly perfumed and free-flowering. 75 cts, each. 


Lady Pirrie (Hugh Dickson, 1910). Deep copper reddish- 
salmon; inside of petals apricot-yellow, flushed fawn and 
copper; an ideal variety. 60 cts. each. 


La France (Guillot, 1867). An old favorite and a model 
garden Rose in every way; flowers clear satiny pink; large, 
very full, of perfect form and very fragrant. 60 cts. each. 


La Tosca (Schwartz, 1901). Beautiful silvery pink, with 
deeper centre; a very vigorous grower, with large double 
flowers and very free; a splendid bedder. 60 cts. each. 


Lieutenant Chaure (Pernet-Ducher, 1907). A splendid 
velvety crimson-red; fine long bud with petals of cupped 
form; a vigorous grower and very free-flowering. 78 cts. 
each. 


[Majestic (William Paul & Son. 1915). A splendid, fine car- 
mine-rose with a long and full bud opening to a Jarge double 
flower; it is of strong, erect habit; a fine bedding variety and 
a most desirable cut flower. 75 cts. each. 


Margaret Dickson Hamill (Dickson & Sons, 1916). A 
magnificent Rose; its delicate straw-colored deep shell-like 
petals are flushed with carmine on the back; deliciously fra- 
grant and a great acquisition. $1.25 each. 


Marquise de Sinety (Pernet-Ducher, 1906). The budsare 
of a rich yellow-ochre, suffused with carmine; the expanded 
flower, of good size, is semi-dou)le, of a rich golden yellow or 
Roman ochre, shaded with bright rosy-red. 60 cts. each. 


Miss Cynthia Forde (Hugh Dickson, 1909). Flowers of 
great substance, color a deep brilliant rose shading on the 
back of the petals to a light rosy-pink; very free-flowering and 
fragrant. 60 cts. each. 


Time. Abel Chatenay (Pernet-Ducher, 1895). Carmine- 
rose with salmon shadings; long pointed buds and double 
flowers, a strong grower and very free-flowering. 60 cts. 
each. 


Mme. Colette: Martinet (Pernet-Ducher, 1915). 
A vigorous growing long golden-yellow bud open- 
ing to a beautiful old-gold shaded with orange- 
yellow; attractive bronzy-green foliage. 75 cts. 
each. 


Mme. Edouard Herriot. The Daily Mail Rose 
(Pernet-Ducher, 1914). Winner of the Gold 
Cup, which was offered by the London Daily 
Mail for the BEST NEW ROSE, exhibited a¢ 
the International Horticultural Exhibition, May. 
1912. Buds coral-red, shaded with yellow at the 
base, the open flowers, of medium size, semi-double, 
are of a superb coral-red, shaded with yellow and 
bright rosy-scarlet passing to shrimp-red. 60 cts. 
each. 


Mme. Jenny Gillemot (Pernet-Ducher, 1905). 
One of the most beautiful Roses, especially in the 
bud or semi-expanded form, heavy shell-like petals 
of unusual length; color a most pleasing nankeen- 
yellow suffused with carmine. 60 cts. each. 


Mme. Melanie Soupert (Pernet-Ducher, 1906). 
For delicacy in coloring it wouid be difficult to 
surpass this magnificent semi-double large flow- 
ered variety which is especially fine in the bud 
form; in color a charming pale tint of salmon-yel- 
low with pink and carmine suffusion. 75 cts. 
each. 


Mrs. Aaron Ward (Pernet-Ducher, 1907). A. 
remarkably floriferous variety of strong, vigorous, 
but compact growth; in color a distinct Indian- 
yellow, shading lighter towards the edges; in fact, 
under certain weather or atmospheric conditions, 

the entire flower will sometimes ccme a yellow-tinted white, - 

but it is beautiful under all color variations. 60 cts. each. 


Mrs. Arthur Robert Waddell ( Pernet-Ducher, 1908). An 
attractive, delicate, soft, rosy-salmon, suffused with a golden 
sheen; flowers of medium size; especially handsome in half- 
expanded form; a free-flowering garden variety that should be 
in every collection. 60 cts. each. 

Mrs. Charles Russell (Montgomery, 1912). Large, globu- 
lar, well-formed, full double flowers of a rosy-carmine, with 
rosy-scarlet centre; it is of strong, sturdy branching habit, 
with splendid foliage and very free flowering; one of the most 
popular cut-flower varieties. 75 cts. each. 


Hysrip-Tgea Rosz Mme. Epovarp Herriot (The Daily Mail Rose) 


HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—SELECT ROSES 31 


firs. George Shawyer (Lowe & Shawyer, 
1911). Brilliant clear rose, splendidly 
formed; large, full double flowers on stiff, 
erect stems; extra fine in the autumn. 60 
cts. each. 


firs. Joseph H. Welch (McGredy, 1911). 
A very brilliant rose-pink, very large, artis- 
tically arranged flowers with immense guard 
petals, delicately scented. 60 cts. each. 


Firs. Mackellar (Dickson & Sons, 1916). 
In strong habit of growth and freedom of: 
flowering this beautiful new Rose will com- 
pare favorably with such a strong grow- 
ing variety as Caroline Testout. In color 
it isa distinct light lemon-yellow, shading 
to almost creamy-white in warm weather. 
It has large flowers with full high centres 
of splendid build; a valuable Rose in every 
way. 70 cts each. e 


firs. Maud Dawson (Dickson & Sons, 
1916). An exquisite Rose of a brilliant 
orange-carmine, deeply pointed petals, flow- 
ers freely and continuously produced; de- 
lightfully tea-scented. $1.00 each. 


firs. Mona Hunting (Hugh Dickson, 
1917). Very double medium sized flowers 
with long pointed buds of distinct and novel 
color; which is a deep chamois-yellow, open- 
ing to pure fawn and produced very freely. 
$1.00 each. 


Mrs. Wakefield Christie-Viller (Mc- 
Gredy, 1909). As a pink bedding rose 
there is none better. The flowers, which 
are of large size, are produced very freely; 
they are of a bright pink color with lighter 
shadings, the plant is vigorous and free and 
perpetual flowering. 60 cts. each. 

Mrs. Wemyss Quin (Dickson & Sons, 1915). A yellow 
Rose of unusual merit. In color it is of luminous deep 
canary-yellow; the outside petals are frequently tinged with 
crimson-orange. It is entirely distinct from all others; the 


flowers are of good form and very sweet scented. 75 cts. 
each, 
National Emblem (McGredy & Son, 1916). Messrs. Mc- 


Gredy consider this the most perfect of all Garden Roses. In 
color it is a dark crimson, overlaid velvety crimson, shading 
to vermilion at the edges; the buds are long and pointed, 
the flowers quite full, every one coming perfect, are produced 
with marvelous freedom right through the season. $1.00 
each. 

Old Gold (McGredy, 1914). In bud form this Rose appeals 
to every one on account of its wonderful color, which is en- 
tirely distinct from and not found in any other Rose; a vivid 
orange-red with coppery-red and apricot shadings, and which 
is further set off by the healthy, glossy, bronze-green foliage; 
delightfully fragrant; a vigorous grower and very free-flow- 
ering. 75 cts. each. 

Ophelia. (Wm. Paul & Son, 1918). A variety which has 
made such a record for itself that qualifies it to be classed with 
the very best, a Rose that is admired by everyone, its flowers 
are held erect on long stiff stems, are of perfect form, large 
size; and of a most pleasing delicate tint of salmon-flesh, 
shaded with rose, very floriferous. 60 cts. each. 

Pharisaer (Hinner, 1903). Exceptionally free-flowering, 
producing long buds, which open into large, double flowers 
of a rosy-white, shading to a pretty soft salmon. A fine 
garden Rose that never disappoints in quality or quantity. 60 
cts. each, 

Prince de Bulgarie (Pernet-Ducher, 1902). Large, full 
double flowers of splendid form, of a silvery-flesh color, deep- 
ening to the centre, and delicately shaded with salmon-rose; 
a good reliable bedder. 60 cts. each. 

Queen of Fragrance (Wm. Paul & Son, 1916). Flowers 
large, double and of elegant graceful shape and freely pro- 
duced throughout the season; the color is a beautiful shell- 
pink, tipped with silver, bright and pleasing. An outstanding 
quality of this beautiful new Rose is its powerful and deli- 
cious fragrance. $1.00 each. 


Hardy Everblooming Hybrid-Tea Roses— Continued 


Hysriv-Tga Rose Mrs. MacketraR 


Richmond (Hill, 1905). A well-known brilliant crimson- 
scarlet; not very double, but beautiful in bud form, and 

60 cts. each. 

Souvenir de Gustave Pratt (Pernet-Ducher, 1910). An 
ideal variety, producing its fairly large, globular flowers of 

75 cts. each. 


always in bloom. 


a pleasing sulphur yellow color very freely. 
Sunburst (Pernet-Ducher, 1912). A superb Rose of good 

vigorous habit, flowers of fair size of elongated cup form and 

fine in the bud or half-open flower, color a rich cadmium- 
60 cts. each. 


Totote Gelos (Pernet-Ducher, 1915). A strong vigorous 
grower of erect branching habit, with shapely long buds borne 


yellow with orange- yellow centre. 


on stout stems and large full globular flowers, color flesh 
tinted white, frequently shaded with chrome-yellow in the 
centre, particularly so in the Fall flowers. 75 cts. each. 


Ulster Gem (Hugh Dickson, 1917). A single flowering va- 
riety, frequently 6 inches in diameter and of beautiful outline, 
its large shell-like petals are of a deep primrose-yellow and 
its prominent and abundant anthers show conspicuously on 


$1.00 each. 


Viscountess Folkstone (Bennett, 1886). One of the first 
Hybrid-Teas introduced, and still one of the best of its color, 
which is a creamy-pink, shading deeper at the centre; large, 
full and very free. 60 cts. each. 


White Killarney (Waban Rose Co., 1909). A pure’ white, 
sport of the famous and popular Killarney Rose, identical in 
every way with its parent, excepting in color. 60 cts. each. 


Willowmere (Pernet-Ducher, 1914). This splendid Rose is of 
a coral-red color, suffused with carmine in the bud state, and 
opens to a large, full, handsome flower of a rich shrimp-pink, 
shaded yellow in the centre and flushed carmine-pink towards 
the edges of the petals. 75 cts. each. 


the large open flowers. 


32 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—SELECT ROSES 


Select Tea Roses 


Tea Roses have always been admired for their delicious fra- 
grance and for their delicacy of coloring. All are offered in 
strong two-year-old plants that will give an abundance of flowers 
this season. 

Duchesse de Brabant. An old favorite, probably the most 
deliciously scented Rose grown; bright silvery-pink, always 
in bloom. 50 cts. each. 


Harry Kirk. A splendid Rose, of free branching habit, 
flowering continuously; the blooms are large, of great sub- 
stance; the form is perfect, the buds long and elegant; color 
sulphur-yellow, passing to a lighter shade at the edges of the 
petals. 60 cts. each. 

Hugo Roller. Ground color rich lemon-yellow, the petals 
edged and suffused with crimson; flowers of medium size, of 
good shape, very freely produced. 75 cts. each. 

Lady Hillingdon. A _beautiful®apricot-yellow; a strong, 
vigorous grower and very free-flowering. 60 cts. each. 

Lady Plymouth. A most distinct Rose, whose pearly, deli- 
cate, but deep ivory-cream petals are very faintly flushed. 75 
cts. each. 

Maman Cochet. An extra strong grower producing its large 
buds and flowers in the greatest profusion; color deep rose- 
pink, inner side of petals silvery-rose; very double and ex- 
quisite in bud or when full-blown. 50 cts. each. 

Marie Van Houtte. White, tinted with yellow, often edged 
with rose; an abundant bloomer. 450 cts. each. 


Mrs. Herbert Stevens. Flowers of faultless form, buds | Molly Sharman Crawford. Large, full double, of splendid 
long and pointed, quite full, pure white with occasional peach- 


Tza Rosz, Witi1am R. SMITH 


form; creamy white at first changing to pure white. 60 cts. 
colored shadings in the centre; exceptionally free-flowering. | Mrs. S. T. Wright. 


Guard petals delicate old gold; centre 
60 cts. each. 


petals orange-chrome with rose suffusion. 75 cts. each. 
William R. Smith. One of our best bedding Roses; flowers | White [laman Cochet. Identical, except in color, with 
large; creamy white with rose shadings. 50 cts. each. | Maman Cochet; a splendid bedder. 50 cts. each. 


One strong two-year-old plant each of the above 12 Select Tea Roses for $6.00. 


Select Hardy Hybrid-Perpetual Roses 


The varieties listed below are unquestionably the best in the Hybrid-Perpetual class, which, before 
the development of the Hybrid-Teas, was the most popular type for garden planting, and even now 
they dare not be overlooked, but should be used extensively in conjunction with the other sorts. a 
Baron de Bonstetten. Velvety blackish crimson; very large, double, fragrant flowers; a strong 


grower. 


Baroness Rothschild. A superb Rose, of pale, satiny-rose; 
very large. 

General Jacqueminot. Brilliant scarlet-crimson; an old fav- 
orite and one of the best-known Roses in cultivation. 


Ludwig Moeller (Yellow Prau Karl Druschki). Very 
large, double well-formed flowers of a pleasing shade of light 
amber-yellow. $1.00 each. 

Magna Charta. Bright pink, suffused with carmine; a beau- 
tiful Rose, and a strong, vigorous grower; one of the best. 
Margaret Dickson. White, with pale flesh centre; large 

sheli-like petals; good form, handsome foliage. 

Mrs. R. G. Sharman Crawford. Deep rosy-pink; outer 
petals shaded with pale flesh; one of the freest bloomers. 

Mrs. John Laing. Soft pink, of beautiful form; exceedingly 
fragrant and remarkably free-flowering; always does well and 
stands very close to the top among fine Roses, 

Paul Neyron. Dark Rose of enormous size; perhaps the 
largest of all. 

Prince Camille de Rohan. Deep velvety crimson-maroon, 
shaded scarlet; a magnificent dark Rose. 

Ulrich Brunner. A bright cherry-red; flowers large and 
full; a good strong grower and always does well. 

Price. Any of the above, except where noted, in Extra oo = 
strong two-year-old plants, 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. Harpy Rosz, Utricu BRUNNER 


_Comtesse de Murinais. 


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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—SELECT ROSES 33 


A Bep or Basy RAMBLER ROSES 


BABY RAMBLER AND POLYANTHA ROSES 


A type of Roses which is very popular for bedding purposes. 


They form shapely, compact, bushy specimens about 18 inches 


high, producing in great profusion from early in the season until severe frost immense trusses of small flowers. 


Anchen Muller (Pink Baby Rambler). Large clusters of 
brilliant rose flowers; the edges of the petals are wavy, giving 
it a peculiarly graceful form. 


_ Cecile Brunner (The Fairy or Sweetheart Rose). A Poly- 


antha variety with dainty double little flowers of perfect form, 
produced in many flowered graceful sprays; color a soft rosy- 
pink on a rich creamy-white ground. 


Echo. A new soft tender pink variety on the style of Baby 
Tausendschcen, but of much greater vigor, producing on well- 
established plants trusses of flowers over 12 inches in diameter. 


Erna Teschendorff. A ‘‘sport’’ from the Crimson Baby 
Rambler, as bright as Gruss an Teplitz, the well-known 

_ Hybrid-Tea, which has been well described as the ‘‘Reddest 
of all red Roses,”’ 


George Elger. Coppery golden-yellow before fully expanded, 
opening up a pale-yellow, particularly handsome in the bud 
state, a splendid companion to Cecile Brunner, the Fairy or 
Sweetheart Rose. 


Louise Walter (Baby Tuusendschen). Identical in color 
to the popular climbing Tausendschcen, a soft, tender shade of 
pink; flowers 14 to 2 inches in diameter produced throughout 


the season in trusses of 10 to 20 flowers each. 


Mme. Jules Gouchault. A vigorous grower, producing long 
stems with erect panicles of 25 to 50 most perfectly formed 
flowers of a bright vermilion-red shaded orange-red, passing 
as they mature to a lively bright rose color. 


lime. Norbert Levavasseur (Crimson Baby Rambler). 
Similar in color to the climbing Crimson Rambler. One of 


the most popular. 


Orleans. One of the best; flowers of large size of brilliant 
geranium-red, becoming suffused with rose as the flowers 
mature, and large white centre; a very pretty color combi- - 
nation. 


Yvonne Rabier. The best white Baby Rambler, with full 
double flowers produced in great profusion. 


Price. Any of the above strong two-year old plants, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
One each of the 10 sorts, $4.00. 


MOSS ROSES 


The beauty of the Moss Rose consists in the delicate mossy 
covering which surrounds the bud, and gives the opening flower 
a unique appearance. 
cut out the old wood and; merely cut back the growth of last 
year. 


Blanche Moreau. 


Moss roses should be pruned sparingly; 


Lovely large, pure white. 
Large, white, beautifully mossed. 


Crested Moss. 
Henry. Martin. _ Fine crimson, very vigorous. 
Princess Adelaide. Bright silvery rose; large. 
Extra strong 2-year-old plants, 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 
Set of 5 sorts, $2.50. 


Rose color, beautifully crested. 


RAMANAS OR RUGOSA ROSES 


These lovely Roses form sturdy bushes 8 to 5 feet in height, 
covered with handsome glossy green foliage and clusters of beau- 
tiful fragrant single flowers. They bloom nearly the whole 
summer, and are equally as attractive during the autumn and 
winter when covered with their large, brilliant red seedpods. 
Of healthy, vigorous growth and equally desirable alike as single 
specimens or for making a hedge. 

Rugosa. Rosy carmine. | Rugosa Alba. Pure white. 

Extra strong, 2-year-old plants, 40 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 


Double Ramanas or Rugosa Roses 


Blanc Double de Coubert. A splendid double pure white. 
Hansa. An attractive double reddish-violet. 
Nova Zembla. A hybrid variety; the flowers are large, of 
of fine form, white, with a pleasing flush of pink. 
Strong 2-year-old plants, 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 


HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—SELECT ROSES 


MEMORIAL, or EVERGREEN ROSES 


The type of this group of Roses, Rosa Wichuraiana, is of Japanese origin, 
and flowers during June and July. This, as well as the varieties that have 
originated from it, are of a trailing habit of growth, very hardy, and are recom- 
mended for covering graves; hence one of its names—Memorial Rose—climbit-g 
over walls, arbors, stumps of trees, or for trailing over rocks or rough grounc; 
in fact, anywhere where a climbing or trailing Rose can be used. The foliage is” 
of a leathery texture, of a beautiful shining green, and not only proof against 
all insects, but is retained on the plants until late in the winter, making them 


Gardenia. 


its name, 


Memoria Rose 


almost evergreen. 

Evergreen Gem. Flowers buff, changing to creamy white, very double, 
foliage dense, of rich bronzy-green. 

Buds bright yellow opening double flowers of a cream colors 

incurving towards evening to the shape and color of a Cape Jessamine; hence 


South Orange Perfection. Dwarf, trailing habit, double flowers, blush 
pink at tips, changing to white, 
Triumph. Double white flowers, produced in clusters; sweet scented. 
Universal Favorite. Flowers very double of a pretty rose color. 
Wichuraiana. Beautiful fragrant single pure white flowers, with yellow 
stamens, followed in fall with bright red hips or berries. 
Strong two-year-old plants, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 


Set of 6 sorts $2.50. 


Fine Climbing Hybrid-Tea Roses 
While not as a rule as free-flowering as the bush type of Hybrid-tea Roses, 
these climbing forms produce a large crop of beautiful flowers in June, with 


a liberal scattering of blooms throughout the season. In pruning this class, 


LORD PENZANCE’S 
HYBRID SWEET BRIERS 
For best effect should be grown as pillar Roses; furnish them 
with a stake or poled to 6 feet high, tying the main shoots to 
this and allowing the laterals to develop and ramble at pleasure. 
Treated in this way and without pruning, beyond cutting out 
dead and superfluous branches, they will produce an abundance of 
lovely single or semi-double flowers with a beauty all thetr own. 
Anne ot Geirstein. Dark crimson, of graceful habit. 
Brenda. Maiden’s blush or peach, dainty in color and shade; 
the effect of the golden anthers adds a peculiar charm. 


Meg Merrilies. Gorgeous crimson, very free-flowering, won- 


derfully robust habit, large foliage; one of the best. 


Price, extra strong two-year-old plants, 60 cts. each; $6.00 
per doz. 


AUSTRIAN BRIER ROSES 


A very hardy type, producing medium-sized flowers of the most 
pleasing and rich shades of yellow, copper, etc. This class re- 
quires little or no pruning, simply cut out superfluous and dead 
wood. 


Austrian Copper. Beautiful bright reddish copper; single. 
Harrison’s Yellow. Fine double golden-yellow flowers. 


Persian Yellow. Large, deep golden-yellow; extra fine. 
Strong two-year-old plants, 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz.; 
$45.00 per 100. One each of the 3 sorts for $1.50. 


The Old Favorite Bourbon Rose, 
“HERMOSA” 


This old favorite has still many friends on account of the freedom 
with which its medium-sized, bright pink flowers are produced, it 
rarely being out of bloom from early June until hard frost in the 
late autumn. Strong two-year-old plants, 50 cts. each; $5.00 
per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 


cut out all small, thin wood and cut the strong shoots back to 

prominent eyes. 

Climbing Caroline Testout. A climbing form of the old 
favorite satiny-pink. _ 

Climbing Belle Siebrecht. Identical with its parent, a 
brilliant imperial-pink color. 

Climbing Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. The climbing form 
of this most popular white Rose; very free. 


Price. Strong two-year-old plants, 60 cts, each; $6.00 per doz. 
One each of the 3 sorts, $1.50. 


Lorp Prnzance’s Hygerrp Sweet Briers 


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HARDY CLIMBING zag 


American Pillar. A single-flowering 


Aviateur Bleriot (The New Yellow Ram- 


Christine Wright. A most exquisite rose, of strong climbing habit. The 


HENRY A, DREER, PHILADELPHIA—SELECT ROSES 35 


AND 


RAMBLER 
ROSES 


variety of great beauty. The flowers 
are of large size, 3 to 4 inches across, 
of a lovely shade of pink, with a clear 
white eye and cluster of yellow stamens. 
These flowers are borne in immense bunches, 
and a large plant in full bloom is a sight not 
easily forgotten. 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 


bler). We have discarded the old yellow 
Rambler in favor of this new variety, in which 
we have a strong growing plant with beauti- 
ful glossy, insect and disease-proof foliage, and bearing large clusters of medium- 
sized full double flowers of a saffron-yellow, deepening to an almost golden- 
yellow at the centre. 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 


flowers are double, from 3% to 4 inches in diameter, borne singly and in clusters, 
of perfect form, beautiful in the bud and in the fully expanded flower; in color a 
most refreshing bright 
wild-rose pink. 60cts. 
each; $6.00 per doz. 


Climbing American 
Beauty. Its name is somewhat mis- 
leading, but it is nevertheless one of the 
best climbing Roses. A strong, healthy, 
vigorous grower, frequently making 
shoots from 10 to12 feet long, and 


good sized flowers for a climbing Rose 


CLIMBING RosE 


that blooms so freely; color a pleasing AMERICAN PILLAR 


rose pink, of splendid form, good sub- 


stance, and on stems of good length. A Rose of decided merit. (See 
cut.) 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 


Crimson Rambler. This was the first of the Rambler Roses, and was 
introduced from Japan in 1894. It is too well known to require de- 
scription. Everyone is familiar with its large clusters of crimson 
flowers. 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 


Dorothy Perkins. Soft shell-pink, flowering profusely in large 
clusters; very fragrant and lasting; a grand Rose in every way; illus- 
trated on page 36. 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. : 

Dr. W. Van Fleet. A Rose which on account af its dainty color and 
exquisitely shaped buds and flowers, appeals to everyone. The long 
pointed buds are of a rich flesh-pink on stems 12 to 18 inches Jong; 
splendid for cutting. 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 


Excelsa. A distinct variety in form, color and habit; vigorous in 
growth, with healthy dark glossy green foliage. The flowers are very 
double, produced in large trusses, and almost every eye on a shoot 
produces clusters of flowers. The color is intense crimson-maroon, the 
tips of the petals tinged with scarlet. 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 

Hiawatha. There is no other climbing Rose so brilliant-as Hiawatha. 
A brilliant, ruby-carmine, with a white eye and a mass of golden 
stamens—a glowing combination of colors. which can be seep at a 
great distance. 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 

Lady Gay. A most desirable variety of remarkable vigorous growth, 
with flowers of a delicate cerise-pink, passing to soft-tinted pink. The 
effect of a plant in full bloom and the deep green of the foliage is, 
indeed, charming. 60 cts.-each; $6.00 per doz. 

Paul’s Carmine Pillar. The earliest of the climbing Roses to come 
into flower. The flowers are large and very showy, single and of per- 

" fect form, of a rich rosy-carmine with white eye. 60 cts. each; $6.00 

Cumeinc American Brauty Rosz 2. per doz. 


Hardy Climbing and Rambler Roses continued on page 36 


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36 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—SELECT ROSES | SY 


>... HARDY CLIMBING 


AND 


RAMBLER 
ROSES 


( Continued) 


Paul’s Scarlet 
Climber. The 
flowers of this su- 


perb Rose are vivid 
scarlet shaded with bright crimson, and are produced in 
large clusters of medium-sized semi-double blossoms. The 
rich color is maintained without burning or fading until the petals 
fall. It is of strong climbing habit and perfectly hardy. This 
Rose has been most highly commended by the English horti- 
cultural press. It was awarded a Gold Medal by the National Rose 

Society and an Award of Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society or 

England. Strong plants, $1.50 each. 

Silver Moon. Different from all other Roses, with beautiful semi- 
double flowers four and a half inches and over in diameter; pure white 
in color, petals of great substance, beautifully cupped, forming a Clematis-like 
flower. The large bunch of yellow stamens in the centre adds to its attractiveness. 
60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 

Tausendschoen. Entirely distinct, not only in Ramblers, but in climbing Roses 
generally. The individual flowers are of a most elegant and graceful form, not 
stiff or unnatural, but as beautiful as a semi-double Azalea, In color it is a most 
delicate shade of soft pink when first opening, changing to carmine on the reverse 
of petals when fully expanded. These are produced in trusses, each truss a veri- 
table bouquet. 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 

White Dorothy. Among Rambler Roses none has justly gained greater popu- = 
larity than the beautiful pink Dorothy Perkins. The White Dorothy is a dupli- 
cate except in color. 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz, 


SPECIAL OFFER 

One each of the 15 Hardy Climbing and 
Rambler Roses (offered on pages 35 and 
36) for $8.25. 


TENDER CLIMBING, 


RAMBLER RosE 
DoroTHy PERKINS or 


(Offered on page 35) 


PILLAR ROSES 
These are not hardy in the latitude of Philadelphia, except 

in favored positions, or with protection; especially adapted to 

covering rafters, etc., in greenhouse, or for outdoor culture in 

the South. 

Gloire de Dijon. An old favorite; flowers blush with salmon 
shadings; a fine climber for a sheltered wall. 

Reine Marie Henriette. Cherry crimson. By many this 
fine Rose is known as the Red Gloire de Dijon. 


W. A. Richardson. — A peculiar shade of orange yellow. 


Strong two-year-old plants, 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 
One each of the 3 sorts for $1.50. 


SPECIAL NOTICE 


All of the Roses offered in this catalogue are supplied in 
strong two-year-old pot-grown plants that can be set out 
without danger of loss any time this summer, and which 
will likely give a fair crop of flowers before frost. 


CLimBING Rosg SitveR Moon 


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7 SELECT LIST OF SEASONABLE 
Decorative and Flowering Plants 


ABUTILONS (Flowering Maple) 


Desirable free-flowering plants for the window garden or for 


bedding in summer. 
Boule de Neige. A free-flowering pure white. 
Golden Fleece. A splendid large pure yellow. 
Savitsi. Foliage green and white; extensively used for bed- 
ding. 
. Splendens. Bright red, veined with crimson. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. One of each for 50 cts. 


AGAPANTHUS 


Umbellatus (Blue Lily of the Nile). A splendid orna- 
mental plant, bearing clusters of bright, blue flowers on 3- 
foot long flower-stalks and lasting a long time in bloom. A 
most desirable plant for outdoor decoration, planted in large 
pots or tubs on the lawn or piazza. 

— Albus. A white flowering variety. 

— Mooreanus. A smaller form than the type with dark-blue 
flowers; produced very freely. 

35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 


AGLAONEMA 


Costatum. A dwarf-growing Aroid, suitable for the conser- 
vatory or window garden. Very compact, heart-shaped leaves 
of dark, shining green, with white midrib and scattering 
blotches of white. 50 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 


ALLAMANDA 


Hendersoni. A strong-growing variety, well suited for grow- 
ing on the pillars or supports of a conservatory, or for train- 
ing on a trellis; large golden-yellow flowers. 35 cts. each; 
$3.50 per doz. 

Williamsi. This handsome variety is entirely distinct from all 
others, being quite dwarf and forming a compact bush with 


trusses of bloom at every point. The flowers are 3 inches in AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS 
diameter, of a very rich, yet. delicate, tint of yellow, delici- 
ously scented; a fine plant for the window garden or con- ANTHERICUM 
eet alony..- Boscies Caphs $520 Oper doz: Comosum (Mandaianum). A pretty variegated plant well 
ALOWSIA (Lemon Verbena) adapted for use in hanging baskets, or as an edging for porch 
Citriodora. Well known, popular, fragrant favorite. 15 cts. or window boxes, with graceful, 4 to 6 inches long, deep 


each; $1.50 per doz. green foliage with a band of creamy yellow through the centre. 


25 cts. ; $2. : 
ANANAS (Pineapple) 5 cts. each; $2.50 per doz 


Sativus Variegatus ( Variegated Pineapple). This is one ANTHMURIUM (lamingo Flower) 


of the most beautiful variegated foliage plants in cultivation, . ; ; ; Shae a 
not only for the greenhouse or conservatory, but also under Crystallinum. Grown for its beautiful foliage, which is rich 


favorable conditions as a plant for room decoration, somewhat olive-green with silvery veins. $1.00 each. 

resembles the Pandanus in style of growth; the leaves are | Magnificum. Large oval, deep cordate, olive-green foliage, 
from 2 to 3 feet long, with a central band of bright green 
broadly margined with rich creamy yellow, tinged with red 
toward the closely serrated edges. 4-inch pots, $1.00 each; 
5-inch pots, $1.50 each. : 


with white nerves on four-angled stems, $1.00 each. 
Regale. Large foliage, which when first opening is tinted 
with rose, changing to a dark metallic-green. $1.00 each. 


,_ ASPARAGUS 


Plumosus Nanus (Asparagus Fern). If there is a better plant for 
table decoration than this we do not know it. The foliage is more 
delicate than that of the finest Fern, being lace-like in its filminess. 
A plant with half a dozen stalks is a mass of dainty, misty green, 
among which the stems of a few flowers can be thrust in such a man- 
ner as to make the combination far superior artistically, to most ex- 
pensive decorations prepared for the table by the professional florist. 
15 cts. and 25 cts. each; $1.50 and $2.50 per doz. 

Sprengeri (Emerald Feather). Excellent for hanging-baskets, for 
bracket use and for cutting. It is one of the best of all plants for the 
window-box when planted on the outside, where it can droop over the 
edge of the box. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each; $1.50 and $2.50 per doz. 


BOUGAINVILLEA 


Sanderiana. This beautiful free-flowering variety is very popular, 
especially as a plant for Easter. Its brilliant rosy-crimson blossoms are 
produced from early in March until midsummer; in fact, a plant will 
frequently flower the greater part of the year. 25 cts. each. 


5 : Lod 
AsparaGus PLumosus NaNnus (387) 


88 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—DECORATIVE PLANTS 


CLERODENDRON 


Balfouri. A beautiful greenhouse climber, and admirably suited for 
house culture, flowering most profusely with bright scarlet flowers, 
enveloped. in a creamy-white calyx. 15 cts. each. Extra large plants, 
25 cts. and 50 cts. each. : 

Falax. A good plant for the conservatory, of shrub-like habit, bearing 
in August and September many flowered panicles of bright scarlet blos- 
soms. 00 cts. each. 


CLIVIA MINIATA (Imantophyllum) 


_A pretty lily-like plant of the easiest culture, and a most desirable house 
plant, it flowers during the spring and summer months, remaining in 
bloom for a long period. The flowers are about 2 inches long, and are 
borne in dense clusters from 10 to 20 flowers each; in color it is of a fine 
orange-red, shading to buff. Large, strong plants, 75 cts. each. 


COLOCASIA 


Neo Guinensis. Dark green, shiny leaves, spotted with creamy- 
white. A good subject for the stove or warm conservatory. 50 cts, 


each. 
CROTONS 


Nothing can excel the beauty and richness of coloring that is found in 
this class of plants. They are beautiful as pot plants for the conservatory, 
making handsome specimens for decorative and exhibition purposes. 

We offer as follows: 

New Varieties. Strong plants, 60 cts. each. Set of 12 for $6.00. 

Select Standard Sorts. 

3-inch pots, 50 cts. each; set of 12 varieties for $5.00. 
4-inch pots, 75 cts. each; set of 12 varieties for $7.50. 
Large plants, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.50 each. 


Brconia CorRALLINA LuUCERNA 


FIBROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS For descriptions of the above see our Garden Book for 1918. 
This class is among the freest flowering ornamental-leaved CYPERUS (Umbrella Plant) 

pot plants for conservatory decoration; excellent subjects for Alternifolius. An excellent plant for the house. Will 

the window garden. thrive in any good soil, and always presents a green and at- 

9 Biopae tractive appearance. It may be grown as a sub-aquatic, and 

Alba Picta. Leaves glossy green, freely spotted with silvery- in any case should never lack a liberal supply of water. 15 
white; fowers white. cts. and 26 cts. each; $2.50 and $2.50 per doz. 


Argentea Guttata. Foliage of rich green, spotted with 
silver. 

Corallina Lucerna. Gigantic trusses of bronzy-red flowers in bloom 
continuously from April to November. 

Haageana. Asa permanent plant for the window garden or the con- 
servatory; this is one of the most desirable and an easy variety to 
manage; the same plants can be carried from year to year, finaliy de- 
veloping into grand specimens, which during the winter months are 
loaded with large trusses of creamy-white flowers, suffused with pink, 
the foliage being bold and attractive, of a bronzy-green above and red- 
dish on the under side. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

Metallica. Lustrous bronze-green foliage; veins depressed and dark 
red; rosy-white flowers. 

Rubra (Coral Begonia). Flowers scarlet-rose, glossy and wax- 
like. 

Price, except where noted, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 
Set of 6 sorts for $1.00. 


CHORIZEMA VARIUM 
A fine early spring flowering plant for the cool greenhouse, bearing 
many racemes of pea-shaped flowers with reddish-yellow standards and 
blood-red wings. 60 cts. each. 


CESTRUM PAROUI (Night-blooming Jessamine) 
An interesting tender shrub of easy cultivation, with small greenish 
white flowers of delightful fragrance, which is dispensed during the 
night only. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 


CIsSsUs 
Discolor. A beautiful climber for the conservatory, with mottled and 
marbled crimson and green foliage. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—DECORATIVE PLANTS 39 


DIEFFENBACHIAS 


d Handsome decorative plants, with bold ornamental foliage; useful for the 


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warm conservatory. 
Baumanni. Rich deep green leaves, blotched with irregular markings of 
light pea-green. 
Magnifica. Shining sombre green foliage, variegated with 
white blotches and spots. 
Memorz Corsi. Leaves silvery white with green veins. 
Price, 50 cts. each. Set of 3 sorts, $1.25. 


Dreer’s Decorative Draczenas 
The Draczna should be given a light, fibrous soil, with just 
enough loam in it to give ita body, Drainage should be good. 

The watering Should be liberal and showering frequent. The 

variegated sorts require plenty of light to bring out the richness 

of their coloring. 

Fragrans. An excellent house plant with broad dark-green foliage; 
grows under the most adverse conditions. 25 cts., 50 cts. and $1.00 
each. i 

Godseffiana. Entirely different from all other MDraczenas; of free- 
branching habit; forming compact, graceful specimens. Its foliage is of 
strong, leathery texture; rich, dark-green color densely marked with 
irregular spots of creamy-white. 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each. 

Imperialis. Robust growing, dark-green foliage, with bright pink 
shadings and edgings in the young growth. 50 cts. and $1.00 each. 

Indivisa. This variety is used very extensively as a centre plant for vases, 
porch and window boxes, etc. It stands full exposure to the sun, and 
its long narrow, graceful foliage contrasts beautifully with other plants. 
25 cts., 50 cts, and $1.00 each. Specimens in 8-inch tubs, $3.00 each. 


DRACENA 


Massangeana. A beautiful variegated form of Fragrans with | Sanderiana. A graceful variety with glaucous green foli- 
broad green foliage, with a broad, golden-yellow band through age, edged with a broad border of creamy-white. 25 cts. 
the centre of each leaf. 50 cts. to $1.50 each. each. 

Rothiana. Recurved glaucous green foliage. 50 cts. to $1.00 | Terminalis. Rich crimson foliage; marked with pink and 
each, white. 30 cts., 50 cts. and $1.00 each. 


DREER’S FINE FERNS 


We offer below but a few of the more important Decorative Ferns. For complete list see our annual Garden Book. 
Adiantum Farleyense Gloriosa. An easy-growing form | Cibotium Schiedei (Mexican Tree Fern). One of the 


of that most beautiful of all Maiden-Hairs, Adiantum Farley- |’ most desirable and valuable Ferns in cultivation. 4-inch pots, 

ense. Good plants in 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each; 4-inch pots, 75 cts. each; 6-inch pots, $2.00 each. 

50 cts. each. Cyrtomium Rochfordianum Compactum ( Crested Holly 
Asplenium Nidus Avis (Bird’s Nest Fern). An inter- Fern). Next to the Boston Ferns, the Holly Fern is the 

esting species with large dark green foliage. 3-inch pots, most satisfactory for apartment use, and this new variety has 

25 cts. each; 4-inch pots, 75 cts. each. made a place for itself in the front rank as a decorative plant. 


Its foliage is of rich, glossy, dark green; the pinnz or leaflets, besides 
being wavy or undulated on the edges, are also deeply cut or toothed, 
giving the plant a graceful and light appearance. 4-inch pots, 25 
cts. each. 

Nephrolepis Bostoniensis (Boston Fern). The original type, with 
long graceful fronds. 4-inch pots, 25 cts. each; 6-inch pots, 75 cts. each. 

Nephrolepis ‘‘Norwood.’’? A most beautiful form of symmetrical, 
compact growth; a vigorous, healthy grower. 6-inch pots, 75 cts. each. 

Nephrolepis Scotti (Dwarf Boston Fern). A dwarf-growing form; 
a beautiful Fern. 4-inch pots, 25 cts. each; 6-inch pots, 75 cts. each. 

Polypodium Mandaianum. This beautiful Fern produces on well- 
grown plants fronds from 2 to 3 feet long; the pinnz is beautifully 
fringed or laciniated. 6-inch pots, $1.00 each. 

Pteris Childsi. The most beautiful of all the Pteris. The fronds are 
large, with the pinnze deeply dentated and undulated on the edges and 
crested tips. 5-inch pots, $1.00 each. 


FERNS FOR FERN DISHES 
We have at all times a good supply of the most desirable varieties for 
Cyrtromium RocHFORDIANUM ComPACTUM this purpose. 2% inch pots, $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 


40 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—DECORATIVE PLANTS . eh ae 


EUGENIA 


Microphylla. A pretty little plant with small dark-green foliage, excellent for 
Fern dishes or window garden. 450 cts. each. 


EURYA 

Latifolia Variegata. An evergreen Shrub with rich, dark-green foliage, which 
is beautifully variegated with creamy white; an excellent plant for house decora- 
tion. 75 cts. each. 

FARFUGIUM 

Grande (Leopard Plant). This is an extremely ornamental plant. Its large, 
circular leaves, thickly spotted with creamy-white and yellow, make it wonder- 
fully effective for room decoration. It likes a soil of loam and mucky matter, 
half and half, with a good deal of water. Ample provision, however, should 
be made for drainage. Once a month apply a fertilizer, as it is a gross feeder 
when allowed to have its way. Keep it in the shade. 25 cts. each; $2.50 


‘per doz. 
FICUS (Rubber Plant) 


Altissima. In general appearance similar to #. Hlastica, but with smaller 
dark-green, glossy foliage, with white veins. 50 cts. each. 

Elastica. The well-known Rubber plant. 4-inch pot, 10 inches high, 50 cts. 
each; 6-inch pot; 24 inches high, $1.00 each. 

Fuscata. Of the same trailing habit as Repens, but with still smaller crimped 
foliage. 25 cts. each. 

Pandurata (The Mujestic Rubber Plant). A truly majestic plant. Its 
gigantic leaves, which frequently measure 10 inches in width by 15 inches in 


length, are irregular in outline, and of a rich, deep green, of remarkable sub- 


stance, enabling the plant to flourish under the most unfavorable conditions. One Ficus Evasrica (Rubber Plant) 
of the finest foliage plants. Specimen plants, 24 feet high, : 
$3.00 each; 4 feet high, $5.00 each. FITTONIA 

Repens. A trailing or creeping variety, with small foliage; Trailing plants, with handsome variegated foliage; rost use- 
useful for baskets, covering greenhouse walls, etc. 25 cts. ful in the conservatory for planting on surface of pots or tubs 
each. ; containing specimen plants. 2 

Utilis. Entirely distinct and unlike the popular Rubber Plant, | Argyroneura. Vivid ' green, with network of pure white 


yet possessing the same hardiness. The leaves are thick and veins, 25 cts. each. 
leathery, from 9 to 10 inches long, one-half as wide, of a rich 


V . oF . . - - OF 
holly green, with midrib and principal veins of an ivory-white. erschaffelti. Bronzy-green, with pink variegation. 25 


2 cts. 
Strong plants, 75 cts. each. each 


GARDENIA FLORIDA (Cape Jessamine) 
Beautiful greenhouse evergreen shrubs, with delightfully fra- 
gant, pure white, waxy flowers, blooming from May to July. 
4-inch pots, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; 6-inch pots, $1.25 
each. : 
GENISTA 
_ Fragrans. A most desirable spring-flowering plant, producing 
its fragrant, bright, golden-yellow flowers in the greatest 


profusion. As a window plant of easiest culture it is un- 
surpassed. Especially desirable for Easter decoration, 
Fine plants in 4-inch pots, flowering size, 35 cts. each. 


HIBISCUS SINENSIS 
(Chinese Hibiscus) , 

Well-known evergreen tender shrubs which may be either 
grown in a pot‘or tub, or planted out during the summer. 
They flower freely during the entire*Summer, and even 
in the winter, if kept in a light, sunny position in the 
house. Asa rule, they flower more freely when grown in a 
pot or tub, and when grown in this way the roots are kept 
in confinement, and it is easier, to handle them in the winter, 
Aurantiacus. Fine double pure salmon. 
Maxima Regina. © The most brilliant, of all, large single 

flowers, of intense rich’scarlet; produced very freely. 
Miniatus Semi-Plenus. The ‘finest semi-double ver- 

milion-scarlet, with flowers 4 inches in diameter. ; 
Sub=Violaceus. Flowers very large, of a beautiful car- 

mine-tinted violet. 

20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. The set of 4 for 65 cts. 


Hreiscus Sinensis (Chinese Hibjscus) 


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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—DECORATIVE PLANTS 41 


Ixora 


ISOLEPIS GRACILIS 
A useful plant, with graceful, grass-like, dark-green droop- 
ing foliage, for vases, baskets or the window garden. 20 cts. 
each; $2.00 per doz. 


IXORAS 


These are among the showiest of hothouse flowering plants. 
The flowers are borne in large terminal corymbs, shaped some- 
what like a Bouvardia. 


Chelsoni. Brilliant salmon-orange. 
Coccinea. Bright red, in very large corymbs. 
Dixiana. Deep orange in large trusses, 


Flore lutea. Very large creamy yellow. 
Incarnata. Delicate flesh color. 
Javanica. Deep orange-red. 

50 cts. each. Set of 6 varieties for $2.50. 


JASMINUM 

Grandiflorum (Catolonian or Star Jasmine). Very fra- 
grant single white flowers, in bloom continuously. 20 cts. each. 

Grand Duke. Double white fragrant flowers. 30 cts. each. 


LAPAGERIA 


Extremely beautiful ornamental greenhouse climber, producing 
numerous, fine, large, bell-shaped, waxy flowers of great sub- 
stance, lasting a long time in bloom. 


Rosea. Rich, rosy crimson. $2.50 each. 
Alba. Pure waxy white. $2.50 each. 

MARANTA 
Valuable decorative hothouse plants, remarkable for the rich- 
- ness and beauty of their varied foliage. EONS 
GO ASE Cs a cN ee Mu onl ch ale mR Ue aa $ 25 
RMSISUNIS ec Fehr. iis ESAT Geeuls bl Posts: ‘ 50 
INGRCNOWIAanay. 6 So imi ee eee 25 
RAK ON AN Ara iio ele pen) 1 Sey EA aT aac 50 
Porteana......... CSaeidin05 (ea MMs. so BE aera es a 75 
Roseavlbineatar gas esti gto ce ics Leisoe ee ans 75 
AMG ERIS ree a cca eee cee GiL Nes RP 1 00 
Van den Heckei........ the Ses By See aS pares 75 
Wittatare eco. isos asic SBapO Calan OS COSEIC Ob eee 1 00 


One each of the 9 varieties for $4.00. 
MYRTUS COMMUNIS srt) 


each. 


Good shapely plants in 6-inch pots, about 12 inches high, $1.00 


NEPENTHES (Pitcher Plant) 
These interesting plants, with their curious pitchers, require to 
be grown in a high, moist atmosphere, and in dense shade, The 
sorts offered are among the choicest of the genus. 


EACH EACH 
Henryana.......... $3 00 | Pattersoni......... $2 50 
Intermedia.......... 3 00 | Phyllamphora ..... 2 50 


One each of the 4 sorts for $10.00. 


OLEA FRAGRANS (Sweet Olive) 


An old favorite greenhouse shrub, succeeding admirably as a 
house plant, producing insignificant white flowers, but of the 
most exquisite fragrance, continuing to bloom almost the entire 
Good plants, 60 cts. each. 


winter. 


PANDANUS (crew Pine) 

The Pandanus requires about the same treatment as the 
Draczena, but is better adapted to culture in the living room 
than that plant is. : 

Narrow, dark green foliage; makes a pretty 
50 cts. each. 


Graminifolius. 
plant for table decoration. 


Pacificus. 
foliage. 
Veitchi. One of the finest decorative plants for the house; 
graceful foliage, broadly striped with cream white on a green 
ground. 4-inch pots, 12 inches high, 75 cts. each; 6-inch 
pots, 18 inches high, $1.50 each; 8-inch pots, 30 inches high, 

$3.00 each. 


PASSIFLORA (Passion Flower) 

Attractive climbers, covering a large space in a remarkably 
short time, and bearing their exquisitely formed flowers freely 
throughout the summer and fall. 

Constance Elliott. Pure white; a slight coloring at base of 
petals. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 

Pfordti. ‘The best variety for outdoors in summer; flowers 
light blue, suffused with rose, and borne freely, even on small 

30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 

This is one of the best greenhouse climbers, a 
50 cts. 


A pretty species with broad massive dark green 
4-inch pots, 50 cts. each; 5-inch pots, $1.00 each. 


plants. 

Princeps. 
rare and showy variety with bright red flowers. 
each, 


PanpDANUS VEITCHI 


49 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPEIA—DECORATIVE PLANTS 


PALIIS 
FOR HOME ADORNMENT 


No collection of plants is complete without Palms. Their 


bold, majestic, yet graceful foliage lends a grandeur and mag- 
nificence that cannot be obtained by any other class of plants, 
and no decoration, whether in the conservatory, hall or sitting- 


room, is complete without them. 


Areca Lutescens. One of the most graceful and beautiful 
Palms in cultivation; the foliage is of a bright, glossy green, 
with yellow stems. 
38-inch pots, bushy plants, 12 to 15 inches high..$ 25 each. 
4 a << So eaisleitonl Gimaace aime 50 * 

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Areca Verschaffelti. A splendid Palm, with finely divided 
pinnz of deep green color with yellowish midrib. 3-inch 
pots, 12 inches high, "50 cts. each. 4-inch pots, 15 inches 
high, 75 cts. each. 

Arenga Saccharifera. 5-inch pots, $1.00 each. 

Cocos Weddeliana. The most graceful and elegant of all 
Palms. Its slender, erect stem is freely furnished with its 
gracefully arching leaves, of a rich green color. The smaller 
sizes are admirable for fern dishes, while the larger sizes are 


beautiful subjects for home adornment. 
Young plants in 3-inch pots, 35 cts. each; 4-inch pots, 15 
inches high, 75 cts. each. 


Mapeg-up Prant oF KenTA ForSTERIANA 


Kentia Belmoreana. The Kentias are the hardiest Palmsin ! 

cultivation. They are of slow growth, and are less affected | Elzis Guineensis. The Oil Palm, a very decorative species, 
by the dust and dry atmosphere of the house than any others. with dark green pinnatified foliage. 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each. 
The variety here offered is of dwarf, spreading habit, with 5-inch pots, $1.00 each. 


fine rich dark-green foliage. Livistona Rotundifolia. .A- miniature fan-leaved Palm, 


house Palms, with pinnate foliage of a dark green color; the 
stems are thickly set with long black spines. Fine young 
plants in 3-inch pots, 50 cts. each; 4-inch pots, $1.00 each. 


3-inch pots, 12 inches high.............--.. $ 35 each. which in a finished specimen, makes almost a globular plant. 

4 " 1D: ees Ni eeoro wer Soe way COs Thrifty young plants in 3-inch pots, 35 cts. each; 4inch pots, 

5 re 20 ec Aa re ee omen 55 1250R ss 60 cts. each. 

6 << DAY SE Cae een 200 ‘ 5 : F z 
Martinezia Caryotzfolia. One of the most desirable hot- 

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Kentia Forsteriana. This splendid variety is very similar to 


K. Belmoreana, but of stronger growth, with broader, heav- ent 
Phoenix Roebeleni. The most graceful of the Phcenix, and 


a Palm which has become one of the most popular for room 
decoration. The plant is of vigorous growth, and its grace- 
fully, recurving leaves, with very narrow dark green pinnz 
give it a lightness and airiness not surpassed, if equalled, by 
Cocos Weddeliana; at the same time it is as hardy as a Ken- 
tia, succeeding admirably as a house plant. 

38-inch pots, 6 to 8 in. high, nicely characterized. .$0 50 each. 


ier foliage. 
3:inch pots, 112) inches high. 2. .- 52... Se5c= $35 each. 
4 & lS apes Petia capo caer 60 « 
5 fs 24. «6 Jae om emtoso 7 soe 150 “* 
6 “ SOnees Oe Ae ee Spies ae eo U meee 
8 ss 42 « Ja ie Ses eG Bout 65.5 500 “ 
Kentia Forsteriana (Made-up Plants). These are speci- 
mens made by planting several plants together; very useful 


decorative specimens. 4 “s 2 * awl OO wes 
7-inch tubs, 36 inches high ...........-...--- $:5000reach. [2 > 1 ies: .. 150 « 
TSE aks emo R lace CURE ante oiiipine Marte 6 00 « Specimens in 6-in. pots, 1} ft. high.............. 2 50 << 
Gt A tae en eee ee 10 00 « Sete 8 UBS El en 400 « 
Boel eg eee ee eee 1500 « Se PE eee 750 « 
HO} Se: 5 OSa are aac APE NRA Sea eg ee 8 ‘20 00 << Ptychosperma Alexandre. 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each. 


Kentia MacArthuri. 3-inch pots, 35 cts. each; 4-inch pots, 
15 inches high, 50 cts. each; 5-inch pots, 18 inches high, 75 
cts. each. 


Stevensonia Grandifolia. It is only at rare intervals that 
we are able to offer this interesting and beautiful Stove Palm. 
Fine plants in 6-inch pots, $2.50 each. 

Kentia Wendlandiana. A very strong-growing species, with 


Thrinax Floridana. 4-inch pots, 75 cts. each. 
large, heavy foliage, the ends of the pinnez cut like the Fish- 


Thrinax Morrisi. 4-inch pots, $1.00 each. 
Thrinax Parviflora, 5-inch pots, $1.00 each. 
Verschaffeltia Splendida. A showy species, where it can 


tail Palm; qufte rare. 4-inch pots, 35 cts. each. 


Latania Borbonica (Chinese Fan Palm). This is the 
popular fan-leaved variety. 


a ae, oe a os ee Ae ici ae Es a be given a high, moist atmosphere; large, bright green foli- 
6 ‘ 6.) 6a “« ee 4 OO age, deeply cut at the ends; very spiny, especially in the 


Licuala Borrida. 3-inch pots, 35 cts. each. young state. 5-inch pots, $3.00 each. 


HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—DECORATIVE PLANTS 43 


PEPEROMIA 


Maculosa. A pretty dwarf, ornamental, foliage plant, the thick leaves 
being bright green, veined silvery-white; exceedingly useful as a pot 
plant for the window. 25 cts, each; $2.50 per doz. 


PHYLLOCACTUS 


Beautiful flowering plants closely allied to the Cacti, with thornless leaf- 
like stems. The flowers, which often measure 8 inches in diameter, are 
long, somewhat trumpet-shaped, consisting of several rows of petals, which 
in color range from pure waxy white to deep crimson, and are freely pro- 
duced on well-ripened stems in spring. They are of easy culture, should be 
confined to small pots and sparingly watered. 


Adonis. Delicate rose with lilac sheen. 

Agathe. Brilliant red, centre overlaid purple. 

Aida. Fawn, shaded terra cotta. s 
Argus. Rose, centre dark glistening copper and chamois. 
Bella. Rosy-flesh. Very fine. 

Cooperi. Pure white. 


PHYLLOCACTUS 
Erebus. Dark cinnabar carmine, centre lilac. 
Magenta. Pure magenta. SANSEVIERIA 
Miranda. Rosy-heliotrope with carmine centre. Zeylanica. An elegant variegated plant, especially 
Pfau. Chamois, centre bluish-violet. adapted for house decoration, the thick, leathery 


Rosetta. Deep carmine of unusual form. 
Sacuntala. Terra cotta with carmine border. 
Price. 50 cts. each. Set of 12 for $5.00. 


PLUMBAGO 
Capensis. Light-lavender blue. 
— Alba. Color creamy white. 
Coccinea Superba. Long racemes of showy, 
brilliant, bright satiny-carmine flowers, 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 


PHILODENDRON OR 
MONSTERA 
Spectabile. An interesting hothouse plant with 
large heart-shaped dark green leaves with light 
veins. $1.00 and $1.50 each. 

' Giganteum. Of strong climbing habit, with large 
deep green foliage; a splendid wall plant for a 
warm conservatory. $1.00 each. 

Pertusum. Of climbing habit with large per- 
forated leaves of grotesque appearance. 75 cts. 
each. 


POTHOS ARGYREA 


A pretty hothouse climber with deep green folia- 
age, nicely variegated with silvery-white. 35 cts. 


leaves standing the heat and dust of the house 

with impunity. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each. 
Zeylanica Laurenti. This variety, in addi- 
tion to the variegation shown in the ordinary sort 
described above, has a band of 


creamy yellow varying from } to 
% inch or more in width on each 
edge of the leaves, which adds 
greatly to its decorative effect. 
A limited stock of good young 
plants, $1.00 each. 


Schismatoglottis 


Picta 

A handsome decorative plant and a 
fine plant for the house, somewhat on 
the style of growth of the Dieffenba- 
chias, but more vigorous; foliage deep 
green, with greyish-white markings. 50 
cts. each. « 


STEPHANOTIS 
Floribunda. One of the most charm- 
ing hothouse climbers, growing rapidly, 
with long, glossy, deep green foliage, 
at SANSEVIERESZEYLANICE and producing clusters of pure white, 


deliciously fragrant flowers. $1.00 each. 


SW AINSONA 
Galegifolia Alba. A most desirable everblooming plant, 
with pure white Sweet Pea-like Mowers, produced in 
sprays. Its easy culture, freedom of bloom, and the 
grace and beauty of flower and plant make it popular. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 


THUNBERGIA 
Harrisi. A splendid winter-flowering greenhouse climber, 
with showy light-blue flowers with creamy-white throat. 
50 cts. each. 
Erecta. A greenhouse shrub, flowering almost the year 
round, bearing large, showy, deep, purple flowers, with 
orange-yellow throat; a most satisfactory plant for the 


Peperomia Macutosa window garden. 50 cts. each. 


DREER’S POT-GROWN 


HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 


FOR SUMMER PLANTING 


Have you a corner or spot in your garden where you have had a failure or where possibly you haye planted something that 
does not please you? If so, look over the list of pot-grown Hardy Perennial Plants here offered and you will likely fnd the 
subject that you need for just such fill-up work and adjustment, or, an equally satisfactory selection can be made for the planting 
of entire new beds or borders. ; 

The varieties listed are the most desirable sorts for late planting; many of them such that will give a good account of them- 
selves this season, and all of them varieties which, by having the balance of this season to become established in, will make all the 
better display next summer. 


ACHILLEA (Milfoil or Yarrow) 


Eupatorium (Fern-leaved Yarrow). Neat, finely-cut foliage and brilliant 
yellow heads of flowers, lasting in full beauty all summer; 4 to 5 feet. 


Millefolium Roseum (Rosy Milfoil). Finely cut deep green foliage, 
flowers pink in dense heads; 18 inches high and flowers all summer. 


Ptarmica Fl. Pl. ‘The Pearl.’’ Pure white flowers borne in the great- 
est profusion the entire summer on strong, erect stems, 2 feet high; as a sum- 
mer cut flower it is of great value. 


— Boule de Neige (Ball of Snow). An improvement on The Pearl; the 
flowers, while not quite so large, are of more perfect form with fuller centres, 
which makes it appear purer in color. 


Tomentosa ( Woolly Yarrow). Handsome cut foliage and bright yellow 
flowers in a multitude of flat heads during June; height about 12 inches. 
Price, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
One each of the fiv varieties for 85 cts. 


ALYSSUM (Mad-wort) 


Saxatile Compactum (Basket of Gold, Gold Tuft, Rockmadwort). An 
indispensable plant for the rockery or border, growing 1 foot high and pro- 
ducing in May masses of broad, flat heads of bright yellow flowers. 20 cts 
each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


ANCHUSA 
Myosotidiflora. A distinct new species from the Caucasian mountains, grow- 
ing but 10 to 12 inches high, producing during April and May sprays of 
beautiful Forget-me-not-like flowers of rich blue. 35 cts. each; $3.50 
per doz. 


ANEMONE JAPONICA 


ANEMONE JAPONICA (Japanese Windflower) 

These beautiful Windflowers are one of the most important hardy plants. 
While they begin blooming in August they are more especially valuable on 
account of their continuing in full beauty until cut down by hard frost. All are 
excellent for cutting. 

Japonica Alba. Large, snowy-white; very chaste. 

Queen Charlotte. Very large semi-double flowers of La France pink, a color 
that is rare among hardy plants. 

Whirlwind. Large, semi-double pure white flowers, very free. 

Price. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. Set of 3 sorts, 50 cts. 


NEW ANEMONE “HUPEHENSIS” 

An introduction from Central China, closely allied to Anemone Japonica which, 
in a miniature way, it closely resembles. The plants grow from 10 to 12 inches 
high and from early in August till late in Autumn, produce an abundance of 
flowers, abort 14 inches in diameter, of a pleasing pale mauve-rose. 25 cts. each; 


$2.50 per doz. 

ANTHEMIS (Marguerite) 

Tinctoria. This hardy Marguerite is one of the most satisfactory summer-flow- 
ering perennials, succeeding in the poorest soil; of bushy habit, growing about 
15 inches high, and producing its large golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers con- 
tinuously during the entire summer. 

— Alba. .Creamy-white flowers with yellow centre 

— Pallida. Light canary yellow. 

Price. Any of the above, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100. 
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ARMERIA Gea Pink or Thrift) 
Attractive dwarf plants that will succeed in any soil, forming evergreen 
tufts of bright green foliage, from which innumerable flowers appear in 
dense heads, on stiff wiry stems, from 9 to 12 inches high. They flower 
more or less continuously from early spring until late in the fall. Very 
useful in the rockery. 
Formosa Rosea. Light pink. 
Laucheana Rosea. Bright rose. 
— Alba. White. 
Price. Any of the above 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


ARTEMISIA LACTIFLORA 
Unlike the other varieties, which are grown for their foliage, this com- 
paratively new introduction from China is a most effective flowering plant, 
with erect stems 34 to 43 feet high, clothed with elegantly-cut dark green 
foliage and terminated by panicles of Hawthorn-scented creamy-white 
Spirzea-like light and graceful flowers. It is at its best from the latter part 
of August to the end of September, and is particularly valuable on this 


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$2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


FALL-FLOWERING HARDY ASTERS 


(Michaelmas Daisies, or Starworts) 


These are among the showiest of our late-flowering hardy plants, giving 
a wealth of bloom during September and October, a season when most 
other hardy flowers are past, and for the best effect should be planted in 
We offer a collection 
of 1,2 sorts made up of the choicest varieties only, the weedy sorts being 


masses of one color. They grow freely in any soil. 
eliminated, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 
ASTILBE 


The varieties offered below are stately, hardy plants, and suc- 
ceed best in rather heavy soil and where they will not suffer for 
lack of moisture. 
Davidi. An important hardy plant. Its 5 to 6 feet high 

stems, which rise from a tuft of pretty dark-green foliage, are 

crowned with feathery plumes of deep rose-violet flowers dur- 
ing June and July. : 

Grandis. A grand species and a fine companion to 4. Davidi, 
being of similar habit of growth, the panicles of white flowers 
frequently 2 to 24 feet long; the foliage is much divided and 
attractive, 

Either of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


NEW HYBRID ASTILBES 


Hybrida Gruno. A splendid salmon-pink sort growing 4 
feet high and producing light, graceful, spreading spikes of 
flowers, the finest pink Astilbe yet introduced. 50 cts. each. 

Hybrida Moerheimi. A cross between A. Davidi and an 
unknown variety, with the strong, robust growth of the 
former, attaining a height of 5 to 6 feet. The well branched, 
erect spikes of flowers have a length of over two feet and area 
beautiful creamy-white. Oneof the most important hardy peren- 
nials introduced in many years. Strong plants, 50 cts. each. 

Hybrida Salland. This is also a cross, with A. Davidi as 
one of its parents, which it resembles in habit of growth, only 
much more vigorous, growing over 6 feet high and with flowers 
of a distinct red color, different from all others. 50 cts. each. 


ASTILBE ARENDSI 


This new type is the result of crossing A. Davidi with 
A. Japonica compacta astilboides and Thunbergt. The 
plants are of very vigorous growth 23 to 3} feet high, produc- 
ing many-branched feathered heads of flowers in June and July. 
They prefer a half-shady, moist position in any ordinary garden 
soil. (See cut.) 

Ceres. Delicate light rose-colored flowers with peculiar sil- 
very sheen. 
Salmon Queen. Graceful panicles of a beautiful salmon-pink. 
Venus. Similar to Ceres, but of bright, deep violet-rose color. 
Vesta. Very graceful plumes of light lilac-rose. 
White Pearl. Pearly-white flowers. 
Price. 35 cts. each. One of each of the 5 sorts for $1.50. 


Choice Mixed Arendsi Seedlings, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per 


doz. 


AsTILBE ARENDSI 


Campanulas, or Bellflowers 


Indispensable, hardy garden flowers. They like a good rich 
soil, and last much longer in bloom if planted in a half-shady 
place. The taller growing kinds should be staked to prevent 
injury from high winds. 

Carpatica (Carpathian Harebell). A%pretty species, grow- 
ing in compact tufts, not exceeding 8 inches high; flowers clear 
blue, held erect on wiry stems. It begins blooming in June, 
continuing until October. As an edging for a hardy border or 
for the rockery it is unsurpassed. 

Grosseki. Produces its dark blue flowers all summer; 2 feei_ 

Pyramidalis (Chimney Bell-flower). The most conspicu- 
ous of all Campanulas, forming a perfect pyramid 4 to 6 feet 
high, crowded with large salver-like, porcelain-blue flowers in 
August. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

Trachelium (Coventry Bells). 
July; 3 feet. 


Price, any of the above, except where noted, 20 cts. each; 
$2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


Purple flowers; June and 


CARYOPTERIS 


Mastacanthus (Blue Spirwa). A handsome Hardy Peren- 
nial, grows about 3 feet high and produces rich lavender-blue 
flowers in great profusion the whole length of the branches. 
A valuable plant either for bedding or pot culture, blooming 
continuously from early in September until cut by frost. 20 
cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


CENTAUREA (Uardheads or Knapweed) 


Montana (Perennial Corn Flower). Grows 2 feet high, 
bearing large violet-blue flowers from July to September. 
— Alba. Large white variety of the above. 


25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


CERASTIUM (Snow in Summer) 


Tomentosum. A desirable low-growing plant with silvery 
foliage and white flowers in June, suitable for the rockery, or 
for carpeting dry, sunny spots, or for covering graves; can also 
be used with good effect in carpet bedding. 20 cts. each; 
$2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


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DREER’S GARDEN CHRYSANTHEMUMS 


These are now universally popular for outdoor bedding, and, considering their 
many good qualities, there is no cause for surprise to see them cultivated so ex- 
tensively. They produce a lavish profusion of blooms, giving color, life and 
beauty to the garden just at a time when other plants have,been destroyed by frost 
and are looking their worst. Frost does not materially affect the flowering, and 
it still frequently happens that an armful of flowers can be cut late in November. 
They are quite hardy if planted in a well-drained position, and, with a good coy- 
ering of leaves or litter during the winter, will take care of themselves. 

Boston. Aster-flowered, golden-bronze. 

Firelight. Large, bright oxblood-red. 

Goacher’s Crimson. Large bronze-red flowers of Japanese form. 
Golden Pheasant. Small rich golden-yellow. 

Lilian Doty. Large tall growing incurved pink. 

Little Dot. Very early, small mahogany-crimson. 

Tinta. An exquisite, delicate pink, medium sized, button form. 
Model of Perfection. Perfect button form, white. 

Rosinante. Large button-formed, blush-rose. 

Viola. Large button, violet-red. 

White Doty. The counterpart of Lilian Doty, but pure white. 
Zenobia. Early, free, yellow button. 

Price. Any of the above 16 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. Set of 

12 sorts for $1.50. 


HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
(Shasta Daisy, Etc.) 
| Arcticum (The Arctic Daisy). Among fall flowering perennials, this is a per- 
fect gem. It forms an attractive rosette-like clump of pretty dark-green foliage, 
and in September multitudes of flower stems appear, terminated by pure white 
flowers from 2 to 24 inches in diameter. These begin to develop during the 
last week in September, and continue in good condition throughout October. 
CHELONE é Shell Flower) and Guiee into November; 15 inches. 20 cts. each; $2.00 
per doz i 


Shasta Daisy ‘‘Alaska.’’ A decided improvement on the 

original; with blooms 44 to 5 inches across, of pure glistening 
summer and fall. white. Very free-flowering and in bloom all summer and 
fall. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


GarpDEN CHRYSANTHEMUMS 


Stately and handsome perennials, growing about 2 feet high, 
and bearing numerous spikes of large flower heads during the 


Glabra alba. Terminal spikes of creamy-white flowers. 
Lyoni. Heads of showy purplish-red flowers. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


SHRUBBY CLEMATIS 
This type of Clematis is deserving of the greatest popularity. They form erect 
bushes 2 to 8 feet high. During their long period of bloom they are very attractive. 
Davidiana. A most desirable variety, with fresh, bright green foliage and tubular 
bell-shaped flowers of deep lavender blue during August and September; deli- 
ciously fragrant. 20 cts. each; $2.00. per doz. 
Heraclezfolia. Of the same general habit as above, but 
with lighter colored flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Recta. One of the best hardy perennials, with handsome pure 
white flowers in very large showy clusters during June and July; & 
very effective. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. —o 


Recta Flore Pleno. Identical to the beautiful single-flower- 
ing type, except that the flowers are double and larger. We = 


consider this one of the most desirable perennials in our collec- 
tion, and although introduced more than ten years ago, this = 
plant is seldom offered for sale, owing to its being difficult to 7, - 


propagate. We offer strong plants at 50 cts. each. 
One each of the 4 sorts for $1.00. 


COREOPSIS 


Lanceolata grandiflora, One of the most popular hardy plants. The flowers 
are a rich golden-yellow; of graceful form and invaluable for cutting; the main crop 
comes during the latter part of June, but it continues in bloom the entire summer 
and autumn. It succeeds everywhere; 2 to 3 feet. 20cts. each; $2.90 per doz.; 
$12.00 per 100. Corrorsts LANCEOLATA GRANDIFLORA 


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DIANTHUS 
(Pinks) 

Deltoides (Muiden Pink). A 
charming creeping variety, 
with medium-sized pink flow- 
ersin June and july; espe- 
cially suited for the rock 
garden. 

— Alba. 
ered form. 

Latifolius atrococcineus Fl. 
Pl. ( Hver-blooming Hybrid 
Sweet William). A beauti- 
ful summer bedding variety, 
producing masses of brilliant 
fiery crimson double flowers 
throughout the entire season. 

20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


DICTAMNUS Gas Plant) 

A very showy border perennial, forming a bush about 24 feet 
in height, having fragrant foliage and spikes of curious flowers 
during June and July. 

Fraxinella. Showy rosy-pink flowers, with deeper veins. 
— Alba. Pure white. 
Price, either of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 

$15.00 per 100. 


DIGITALIS (Foxglove) 

The Foxgloves, old-fashioned, dignified and stately, are whole- 
some company in any garden. The strong flowerstalks—frequently 
4 to 6 feet high—rising from rich and luxuriant masses of leaves, 
always give an appearance of strength to the hardy border, and 
during their period of flowering dominate the whole garden. 
Gloxinizflora (Gloxinia-flowered). A beautiful strain of 

finely-spotted varieties. We offer them in White, Purple, 

Rose or Mined. 
Ambigua, or Grandiflora. 

veined brown, 2 to 3 feet. 
Lanata. A distinct species, producing dense spikes 2 to 3 feet 

high, of odd-looking flowers, the corolla being gray, the lip 

creamy-white. G 

20 cts. each; $2.00*per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


A pretty white-flow- 


Showy flowers of pale yellow, 


ECHINOPS Globe Thistle) 

Ritro. Interesting and showy thistle-like plants with globular 
heads of deep metallic blue flowers, which can be dried and 
remain attractive for a long time; 2 to 3 feet. 25 cts. each; 
$2.50 per doz. 

Sphzrocephalus, Large heads of bluish-white attractive 
flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz, 


EPIMEDIUM (Barren-wort, Bis hop’s Hat) 

Dwarf-growing plants, 8 to 10 inches high, with leathery 
foliage and panicles of interesting flowers; the foliage of all the 
varieties offered below assumes the most beautiful tints of color 
in autumn. 
Mushianum Rubrum. Rosy red. 
Niveum. Dwarf, early, pure white. 
Sulphureum. Sulphur-yellow. 
Violacea. Rich violet. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


85 cts. 
: ERYNGIUM (Sea Holly) 
Amethystinum. A most ornamental plant, 2 to 3 feet high. 
The finely-cut, spiny foliage and the beautiful thistle-like 
heads are of glistening amethystine-blue. 25 cts. each; $2.50 


per doz. : 
EUPATORIUM 

Ageratoides (Thorough wort). A useful border plant of 
strong, free growth, 3 to 34 feet high, with minute white 
flowers in dense heads; splendid for cutting; August and Sep- 
tember. 

Coelestinum. A pretty, hardy plant, with light blue flowers 
similar to the Ageratwm; in flower from August until frost. 
18 to 24 inches. 

= 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


Set of 4 sorts, 


Grove of Harpy Frrns 


CHOICE HARDY FERNS 


Suitable positions for Hardy Ferns are to be found in almost 
every garden. With few exceptions they do best in a shady or 
semi-shady position in rich well-drained soil, where they can be 
Where the 
soil is stiff or clayey, incorporate a liberal quantity of leaf- 


liberally supplied with water during dry weather. 


mould, peat or other loose material to make it friable. 


8 to ]2 in. 


Adiantum Pedatum (Hardy Maiden Fern). 


Aspidium Acrostichoides (Wood Fern). 12. in. 
— MMarginale (Hvergreen Wood Fern). 12 to 24 in. 
— Goldieanum (Shield Fern). 24 to 36 in. 

— Spinulosum. 12 to 15 in. 


Asplenium Filix-foemina. 10 to-12 in. 
— — Victoriz (Queen of Lady Ferns). 
— — [lultifidum. 12 to 15 in. 

— — — Plumosa. 12 to 16 in. 

— — Pulcherimum. 12 to 16 in. 

— — Setigerum. 15 to 18 in. 

— — — Cragi Laciniatum. 15 to 18 in. 


— Goringianum Pictum. 10 to 16 in. 

— Thelypteris. 15 to 18 in. 

— Trichomanes. 3 to 6 in. 

Dicksonia Punctilobula ( Gossamer Fern). 


Lastrea Chrysoloba. 12 in. 


— Filix=-mas (Vale Fern). 18 to 24 in. 
— Dilitata Lepidota Polydactyla. 18 in. 75 cts. 


12 to 15 in. 


24 to 36 in. 


each. 
— Propingua. 15 to 18 in. 
— Fluctuosa. 12 to15 in. 


10 to 12 in. 
15 tol8in. 75 


Phegopteris Hexagonoptera. 
Polystichum Angulare Divisilobium. 


cts. each. 
——-—Grandis. 15 tol18in. 75 cts. each. 
— — — Stipulatum. 15 to18in. 75 cts. each. 
——Frondosa. 15in. 765 cts. each. 
— — Multilobatum. 15to18in. 75 cts. each. 
—Brauni. 12 to 15 in. 
— Setosum. 12 in. 


Scolopendrium Officinarum (Haris Yongue). 12 wm. 


35 cts. each. 


— — Capitatum. 12in. 50 cts. each. 
— — Digitatum. 12in. 50 cts. each. 
— — Undulatum. 12 in. 50 cts. each. 


Price, except where noted, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; 
$15.00 per 100. 


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HARDY ORNAMENTAL GRASSES 
Arrhenatherum bulbosum yariegatum. A pretty dwarf tufted 
Grass; leaves green and white; 6 to 8 inches. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Festuca Glauca (Blue Fescwe). A pretty dwarf tufted Grass, with 
glaucous foliage; 8 to1Q inches. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 
per 100. 
Gynerium Argenteum (Pampas Grass). One of the most effective. 
Its silvery plumes are produced on stems 8 to 10 feet high. Well estab- 


lished plants can remain in the open ground if protected. 50 cts. each. 
Specimen plants, $1.00 each. 
- Pennisetum Japonicum (Hardy Fountain Grass). This variety 


grows about 4 feet high, foliage narrow, of a bright green, while the 
cylindrical flower heads, carried well above the foliage, are tinged with 
bronze purple, one of the most valuable hardy grasses. 
$2.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

Uniola Latifolia (Spike Grass). One of the finest of our native 
Grasses; 3 to 4 feet high, with very ornamental flat heads in graceful 
drooping panicles. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath) 

Paniculata Flore Plena (Doubie-flowering Baby’s Breath). This 
comparatively recent introduction is being grown by the tens of thousands 
to supply the leading professional decorators with most valuable material 
to use in connection with other cut flowers. The pretty little double 
rosette-like flowers are produced through July and August in large 
branching panicles 2 to 3 feet high, and are not only valuable for cut- 
ting for immediate use, but can be cut and dried, retaining their beauty 


25 cts. each; 


GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA 


Little Gem Feverfew (Matricaria) 
A most useful border plant and valuable summer cut flower, 
with large double-white flowers; June until October; 18 to 24 
- inches high. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 


FUNKIA (Plantain Lily) 


The Plantain Lilies are among the easiest plants to manage; 
their broad, massive foliage makes them attractive subjects for 
the border even when not in flower. They succeed equally well 
in sun or shade. 


Minor Alba. This is a perfect little gem, growing from 12 
to 15 inches high with nice clean cut, green foliage and com- 
paratively large pure white flowers, suggesting a giant form 
of the St. Bruno’s Lily; these are produced very freely during 
July. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

Lanceolata. Valuable by reason of its late flowering, lilac 
flowers in September; 2 feet. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 
Robusta elegans variegata. The most robust of all the 
variegated-leaved varieties; foliage large, green, with pretty 
white variegations; July; 24 feet. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 


GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower) 


Grandiflora. One of the showiest hardy plants, growing 
about 2 feet high and succeeding in any soil in a sunny posi- 
tion; beginning to flower in June; they continue the entire 
season. The large flowers are of gorgeous coloring. The 
centre is dark-red brown, while the petals are marked with 
rings of brilliant crimson, orange and vermilion, and often a 
combination of all in one flower; excellent for cutting. (See 


cut.) 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


GEUM (Avens) 


Pretty border plants, growing about 15 inches high; and pro- 
ducing showy, bright-colored flowers from May to July. 
Coccineum. Brilliant scarlet flowers. 

Heldreichi. Rich orange colored flowers; very free. 
Mrs. Bradshaw. Large double brilliant scarlet; in flower 
throughout the entire summer. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.60 per 100. 


GILLENIA (owman’s Root) 


Trifoliata. A strong-growing perennial; admirable for the 
border or for use in connection with shrubs, with handsome 
trifoliate foliage and numerous white flowers, tinged with 
pink; July; 3 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


for months, and in addition to its great value for cutting it is 
a most desirable plant in any hardy border. 30 cts. each; 
$3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 


HELENIUM (Sneeze Wort) 


All of these are desirable border plants, succeeding in any 
soil in a sunny location, with broad-spreading heads of flowers, 
useful for cutting, each ‘species covering a long blooming season. 
Autumnale Superbum. Golden-yellow flowers during the 

late summer and fall months; 5 to 6 feet. 

— Rubrum. New bright terra-cotta-red variety; August and 

September; 4 feet. 


Hoopesi. Pure orange-yellow flowers, 24 inches across, and 
the earliest to ower, coming in early in June aud continuing 
throughout July; 2 feet. 


Pumilum Magnificum. A most useful perennial, about 18 
inches high, and smothered with its golden-yellow blossoms 
all summer. 


Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz ; $15.00 per 100. 
HELIOPSIS (range Sunflower) 


Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but commencing to 
flower earlier in the season; July and August; of dwarfer habit, 
rarely exceeding 3 feet in height; very valuable for cutting. 
Pitcheriana. A desirable variety. The flowers are of a 

beautiful deep golden-yellow, about two inches in diameter, 

of very thick texture and a useful cut flower. 20 cts. each; 
$2.00 per doz. 
Pitcheriana Semi-=plena. A semi-double form of the above. 

20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 


HEUCHERA (Alum Root, or Coral Bells) 


Most desirable dwarf, compact, bushy plants of robust con- 
stitution and easy culture, growing 14 to 2 feet high, and bear- 
ing during July and August loose, graceful spikes of flowers in 
the greatest profusion; excellent subjects either for the border 
or rockery, and of great value for cutting. 

Gracillima, Perry’s Variety. A greatly improved form 
of this type with flowers ‘of a more brilliant crimson color, 
arranged in loosely-branching, airy panicles. 50 cts. each; 
$5.00 per doz. ‘ 

Sanguinea. Bright coral-red. 

— Alba. Creamy-white. 

Virginal. Creamy-white. 

Price, except where noted, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 
per 100. Set of 4 sorts for $1.00. 


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HYPERICUM (St. John’s-wort) 


Moserianum. A most desirable border plant, of free and graceful 
habit, producing long, slender, much-branched stems, leafy to the 
base and all drooping towards the ends, apparently from the weight 
of the flowers and buds, although the flowers face so none of their 

It is marvellously free-flowering, of large size, mea- 

suring from 2 to 23 inches in diameter; in color a rich golden-yellow, 

which is rendered still more effective by the numerous yellow stamens 

and crimson anthers, and blooms continuously the entire season; 2 

feet. (See illustration.) Strong plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 


beauty is lost. 


doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


IBERIS (Hardy Candytuft) 
Sempervirens. 


white flowers early in the spring. 
$15.00 per 100. 
LAVANDULA (avender) 
Vera. 
delightfully fragrant blue flowers in July and August. 
$2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


LOBELIAS 


Handsome border plants, thriving in any ordinary garden soil, but 
preferring a moist, deep loam, where they will not suffer from drought. 
Few plants are more effective at their season of bloom, which extends 


from early in August till late in September. 


Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). Rich, fiery cardinal flowers; strong 


plants, often producing 10 to 18 spikes, 24 to 30 inches long. 

Syphilitica Hybrida (Great Lobelia). A choice selection 

of our native Lobelia, producing large spikes of flowers vary- 

ing from blue to pure white; July to September; 2 to 3 feet. 
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


THREE JAPANESE LYCHNIS 
These attract much attention in our trial grounds during spring 
and early summer by their large, showy flowers, which are fully 
14 inches in diameter, and produced very freely on plants 8 to 
12 inches high. 
Grandiflora. 
Grandiflora alba. 
Senno. Brilliant crimson. 
50 cts. each. One each of the three sorts for $1.25. 


LYCHNIS Campion) 

All of the Lychnis are of the easiest culture, thriving in any 
soil, and this in addition to their brightness, has brought them 
jnto high favor with lovers of hardy plants. Perhaps no class 
of plants has more common or popular names, of which the fol- 
lowing is but a partial list: Campion, Jerusalem Cross, Lamp 
Flower, Maltese Cross, Ragged Robin, etc. 

Arkwrighti. A cross between L. Haageana and Chalce- 
donica, growing 23 feet high, with very large circular flowers 
varying in color through crimson, scarlet, orange, salmon and 
intermediate shades; in bloom all summer. 50 cts. each; 
$5.00 per doz. 

Chalcedonica. A most desirable plant, heads of brilliant 
orange-scarlet in June and July; grows 2 to 3 feet high. 

Chalcedonica alba. A white-flowered form of above. 

Flos Cuculi. Small, light pink flowers produced profusely 
from May to August. 12 to 18 inches. 

Haageana. Brilliant orange-scarlet flowers in May and June; 
12 inches. 

Viscaria, Double Red. Forms a dense tuft of evergreen 
foliage, and in June sends up spikes of handsome, double, 
deep red, fragrant flowers; 1 foot. 

Price, except where noted, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; 


$12.00 per 100. 
Set of 6 varieties for $1.25. 


Large fringed apricot-colored flowers. 
Pure white. 


Most desirable dwarf plants (8 to 10 inches) with 
evergreen foliage, which is completely hidden with dense heads of 
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; 


This is the true Sweet Lavender; grows about 18 inches high; 
20 cts. each; 


- — Violacea. 


Hypericum Mosgerianum 


LYSIMACHIA 
Ciliata (Hringed Loose-strife). 
feet. 
Clethroides (Zoose-strife). A fine hardy variety about 2 
feet high, with long, dense, recurved spikes of pure white 
flowers from July to September, 


Yellow flowers in July. 2 


Fortunei, A neat variety, growing about 18 inches high, 


with dense, upright spikes of white flowers in August, 

Nummularia (Creeping, Jenny, or Money-wort). Valu- 
able for planting under trees or shrubs where grass will not 
grow, where it quickly forms a dense carpet. 


Punctata. Yellow flowers during July and August. 2 to3 
feet. 
Price, 20 cts, each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


LYTHRUM 
Roseum Superbum (Rose Loose-strife). A strong-grow- 
ing plant, 3 to 4 feet high, thriving in almost any position, 
producing large spikes of rose colored flowers from July to 
September. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Roseum, Perry’s Variety. 
much larger flowers and longer spikes than the type, and of a 
35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 


A splendid improvement with 


glistening cherry-red color. 


MONARD 


Showy plants growing from 2 to 8 feet high, succeeding in any 
soil or position, with aromatic foliage, and producing their bright 


(Bergamot) 


flowers during July and August, 


Didyma Cambridge Scarlet (Oswego Tea). 
crimson-scarlet. 

— Rosea (Bee Balm). 

— Salmonea. Salmon-rose color, very distinct. 


Brilliant 
A pretty rose-colored form. 


Bright amaranth-red. 

Fistulosa Alba ( Wild Bergamot). A white-flowered variety. 
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

The set of 5 varieties, 85 cts. 


50 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 


Harpy PHLox 


MYOSOTIS (Forget-Me-Not) 

Palustris Semperflorens. 

out of flower; useful in a shady spot in the border. 
each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 


CENOTHERA (Evening Primrose) 


Elegant subjects for growing in an exposed, sunny position, 
either in the border or on the rockery, blooming the greater part 


A variety that is hardly ever 
16 cts. 


of the summer. 

Missouriensis. Large golden yellow; 1 foot. 

Pilgrimi. Large clusters of bright yellow flowers. 
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


PENTSTEMON (Beard Tongue) 


Most useful showy perennials, either for the border or rockery. 
With the exception of Sensation, which requires protection, they 
are perfectly hardy, 

Gloxinioides ‘‘Sensation.’’ A beautiful strain, bearing 
spikes of large Gloxinia-like flowers in a great variety of 
bright colors, including rose, cherry, crimson, purple, lilac, 


etc. The plants grow 2 feet high and bloom from early sum- 
mer till frost. 


Barbatus Torreyi. Spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers; height, 
3 to 4 feet; June to August. 

Digitalis. 
purple throats, during June and July; 2 to 3 feet. 

Pubescens. Bright rosy purple; July and August; 14 feet. 


Smalli. Rosy-carmine flowers in early summer; 1 foot. 
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


PHYSALIS (Chinese Lantern Plant) 


Francheti. An ornamental variety of the Winter Cherry, 
forming dense bushes about 2 feet high, producing freely 
its bright orange scarlet lantern-like fruits; highly interesting. 
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 


Large spikes of long, purple-white flowers with 


Dreer’s ‘‘ Matchless 
Dozen”? Hardy Phlox 


While we aim to grow only really worth while varieties 
of Hardy Phlox, quickly discarding those which fail to 
measure up to our ideals, it is true that some varieties are 
so conspicuously superior that they belong in a preferred 
class. 


The dozen sorts offered below are all eligible to this ex- 
clusive set; they are mostly recent introductions from noted 
European specialists, and show great advances in color, 
some of the tones being quite new in Phloxes. 

Champs Elysee. A bright rosy magenta; very effective. 


Europa. A white variety, with a decided crimson-car- 
mine eye. The individual flowers and trusses are very 


La Vague. Pure mauve with aniline-red eye. 

Mrs. Jenkins. The best all round pure white. 

Obergartner Wittig. Bright magenta with crimson- 
carmine eye; large flowers and truss, the best of this 
color. 

Riverton Jewel. One of our own introductions, which 
it gives us great pleasure to recommend. It is a lovely 
shade of mauve rose, illuminated by a brilliant carmine- 
red eye. 


Rynstrom. A great improvement on the popular ya- 
riety Pantheon; of the same carmine rose color as the 
Paul Neyron Rose. 

R. P. Struthers. 
red-eye. oa 

Thor. A most beautiful and lively shade of deep salmon- 
pink, suffused and overlaid with a scarlet glow. A light, 
almost white halo surrounds the aniline red-eye. This lovely 
variety holds the premier place among the deep salmon 


Bright rosy-carmine with claret 


pinks. 
Von Lassburg. Purest white; individual flowers very large. 
Viking. A splendid new variety and one of the latest to 
flower, producing much branched pyramidal heads of bloom 
of a pleasing soft salmon-rose. 


W.C. Egan. One of the finest Phloxes yet introduced, and 
while the individual flowers, according to color chart, are of 
a delicate lilac, illuminated bya large bright solferino eye, the 
color effect as a whole is a pleasing shade of soft pink. An 
enthusiastic writer in one of the horticultural journals says: 
‘There never was a sweeter color.’’ In habit of growth it 
is strong and vigorous, producing immense panicles of flowers 
nine inches high by seven across, and the individual flowers 
are the largest known to us, frequently measuring 1# inches 
in diameter. 

Price, Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 
per 100. One each of the ** Matchless Dozen,’’ $2.50. 


VARIOUS PHLOXES 


Divaricata Canadensis. One of our native species, which 
is worthy of extensive planting, commencing to bloom early 
in April, and continuing through May, with large, fragrant 
lavender flowers on stems 10 inches high. 20 cts. each; $2.00 
per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

Pilosa Splendens. A splendid companion to Phlox Divari- 
cata Canadensis, growing from 12 to 15 inches high and 
flowering at the same time but producing great masses of bril- 
liant rosy-carmine flowers. An excellent border plant. 20 
cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


large; entirely distinct; of remarkable sturdy, erect habit. — 


HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—HARDY 


PERENNIAL PLANTS 51 


PHYSOSTEGIA (False Dragon-Head) 

One of the most beautiful of our. midsummer flowering perennials, forming 
dense bushes 4 to 6 feet high, bearing spikes of delicate tubular flowers not unlike 
a gigantic heather. 

Virginica. Bright but soft pink. 
—alba. Pure white; very fine. 
— Speciosa. Very delicate pink. 
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


. New Perpetual-flowering Hardy Pinks 
; a (Dianthus Allwoodi) 

This is the most important novelty in perennial plants this season. They are 
perfectly hardy and flower continuously from early Spring until late in the Autumn; 
the flowers are much more substantial and larger than the old type of Hardy 
ES - Pinks, and are borne on long stems suitable for cutting; deliciously clove-scented. 
4 Dorothy. Deep rose-pink with a rich dark centre, slightly fringed. 

Harold. A large double white of symmetrical form. 

Jean. Pure white with deep purple centre. 

Mary. Pale rose-pinie-with light maroon centre. 

Phyllis. Delicate ink with light maroon centre; very strongly scented. 
Robert. A delicate shade of old-rose with light maroon centre; very free. 

We offer strong plants of any of the above 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. ; $40.00 
per 100. One each of the six sorts for $2.50. 


HARDY GARDEN PINKS 

Old favorites, bearing their sweet, clove-scented flowers in the greatest profu- 
sion during May and June.. They are indispensable for the edge of the hardy 
border and for cutting; J foot. 
Delicata. Soft delicate rose. 
x Diamond. A smooth edged pure white. 
Beis 3 Elsie. Bright rose with maroon centre, 
Excelsior. Light rose pink with deeper shadings. 

Her Majesty. Large flowers of purest white. 

Be Homer. Rosy-red with dark centre. 
: Juliette. White, laced crimson. 


Souy. de Salle. Soft rosy red. Officinalis. 
White Reserve. An everblooming pure white. 


Set of 10 sorts, $1.75. 
PLUMBAGO (Lead-wort) 


Larpentz. One of the most desirable border and rock plants; 


PERPETUAL-FLOWERING Harpy PINKS 


Snow. Fine pure white. ROSMARINUS (Rosemary) 


An old favorite aromatic herb of neat habit of 


Price. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. growth; requires protection. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 


SALVIA (Meadow Sage) 


Azurea. A Rocky Mountain species; grows 3 to 4 feet high, 


it is of dwarf, spreading habit, growing 6 to 8 inches high; producing during August and September pretty sky-blue 


months. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


massing in a moist, sunny spot. 20 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


Greggi Alba. 


covered with deep blue flowers during the summer and fall flowers in the greatest profusion. 


Pitcheri. Similar to the above, but of more branching habit 


PYRETHRUM and larger flowers of a rich gentian-blue color and one of the 

Uliginosum (Giant Daisy). Grows 3 to 4 feet high and is most admired plants by the many visitors to our nurseries 

covered with large white Daisy-like flowers, 3 inches in diame- Beery 1 $ is 
ter, from July to September. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. ; uring the early autumn; 3 to 4 feet. 

$12.00 per 100. Greggi. A native of the mountains of Southwestern Texas, 

RHEXIA (Meadow Beauty) makes a shapely, bushy plant about two feet high, and from 

Virginica. A handsome dwarf plant, 9 inches, flowering the July to late October bears masses of brilliant carmine flowers 

greater part of the summer, with numerous bright rosy-purple which appear particularly rich and luminous during the fall 
blossoms, and long, protruding golden anthers; grand for months; requires protection in winter. 


A new, pretty white flowered form which we 


RUDBECKIA (Cone-flower) ; offered for the first time last year and which makes a good 
Indispensable plants for the hardy border; grow and thrive companion to the red flowered type. 
_ anywhere, giving a wealth of bloom, which are well suited for 
Be cutting. : : ; g Uliginosa. In general habit similar to Azurea but of stronger 
& Maxima, A rare and attractive variety, growing 5 feet high, growth, forming a bushy specimen from 5 to 6 feet high, 
Se with large glaucous green leaves and bright yellow flowers 5 d Aeraiie Gee : bl : ; ee 
ae to 6 inches across, with a cone 2 inches high; flowers continu- Fee oA RE EN CREO continuously fron 
ously from June to September. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. June until stopped by severe frost in October. The dlowers 
-Newmani. Dark orange-yellow flowers, with deep purple are a pretty Cornflower-blue with a white throat, and are 
cone, borne on stiff, wiry stems 3 feet high; flowers from July produced in branched spikes, frequently 6 inches long. 


to September. 


variety, growing 5 to 6 feet high, with long, broad petals of 
bright primrose-yellow. August to October. 


Nitida ‘‘Autumn Sun.’ An attractive single-flowering Virgata Nemorosa. An interesting plant for the hardy bor- 
der, forming a rosette of large foliage, from which the flower 


a Purpurea (Giant Purple Cone-flower). Flowers about 4 spikes arise, bearing many-flowered whorls of dark blue blos- 
; : inches across, of a peculiar reddish-purple with a remarkably soms; the unexpanded buds are light violet-blue, forming a 
large cone-shaped centre of brown; forms bushy plants 3 feet harmonious and pleasing color combination. It continues in 


high, and blooms from July to October. 

Subtomentosa. A pyramidal densely-branched plant, 23 : 
feet high, which is completely enveloped in a mass of brilliant 18 inches. 
lemon-yellow flowers with dark purple centres in summer. 


flower for about six weeks during the early summer months; 


Price, except where noted, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 
per 100. per 100. One each of the six sorts, $1.25. 


52 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 


SILENE (catchfly) 
Schafta (Autumn Catchfly). A charming border or rock plant, 
growing from 4 to 6 inches high, with masses of bright pink flow- 
ers from July to October. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 


SP IRAZA (Goat’s Beard, Meadow Sweet) 


Elegant border plants with feathery plumes of flowers and neat, 
attractive foliage; succeed best in a half-shaded location in moist soil. 


Aruncus. A noble variety, 3to 5 feet high, producing in June 
and July long, feathery panicles of white flowers. 


Palmata (Crimson Meadow Sweet). Crimson-purple flower: 
produced very freely during June and July; 3 feet. f 
— Elegans. A free-flowering pure white with pink anthers. 
Ulmaria Fl. Pl. (Meadow Sweet). Grows about 3 feet high, and 
produces its double white flowers during June and July. 
Venusta. A showy, red-flowering species; 4 to 5 feet; June. 
Venusta Magnifica. A decided improvement on 8S. Venusta, 
with richer and more intensely rosy-red, fragrant flowers, bloom- 
ing during June and July; a splendid plant for low, wet ground; 
4 tod feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Price, except where noted, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 


$15.00 per 100. 
One each of the above 6 varieties, $1.25. 


ST ATICE (Great Sea Lavender) 

Latifolia. A most valuable plant either for the border or 
rockery, with tufts of leather leaves and immense candelabra- 
like heads, frequently 14 feet high and 2 feet across, of purp- 
lish-blue minute flowers during July and August; these, if cut 


SzpuM SPECTABILE 


SAXIF RAGA (Megasea) 

These will thrive in any kind of soil and in any position; 
grow about 1 foot high, and are admirable for the front of the 
border or shrubbery, forming masses of handsome, broad, deep 
green foliage which alone renders them useful, while the pretty 
flowers, which appear very early in the spring, some almost as 
soon as the frost is out of the ground, make them doubly 


effective. and dried, last in perfect condition for months. 20 cts. each; 
Compacta. Bright rose. Magnet. Rose. $2.00 per doz. 

Crassifolia. Light pink Orbicularis. Deep rose. 

Delia. Crimson purple. Splendens. Rosy-crimson. STOKESIA (Cornflower Aster) 


Price. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 


Cyanea, A beautiful native plant growing 18 inches high, bear- 


One each of the 6 sorts, $1.50. 


SCABIOSA 


Handsome border plants, succeeding in any ordinary soil if 
well drained and in a sunny location, and should be grown in 
every garden where cut flowers are wanted; they las: a long 
time when picked and placed in water. 

Caucasica (Blue Bonnet). A soft and charming shade of 
lavender, and commences to bloom in June, throwing stems 
18 to 24 inches high until September. 

— Alba. 


Japonica. 


A pure white variety. 


Lavender-blue flowers, in bloom from July to Sep- | 


ing freely from early in June until September its handsome 

lavender-blue Cornflower-like blossoms, which measure from 

4 to 5 inches across. It is of the easiest culture, and not 

only desirabie as a single plant in the hardy border, but it 

can also be used with fine effect in masses or beds of any size. 
Cyanea alba. A pretty pure white variety of above. 
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


TRADESCANTIA< 6Spider Wort) 


Virginica. Produces a succession of blue flowers ail summer; 


13 to 23 feet. 
A white flowered form. 


— Aiba. 


20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz, 


tember; 2 feet. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


SEDUM (Stone-crop) 


Suitable for the rockery, carpet bedding, covering of graves, 
etc. 
Acre (Golden Moss). Much used for covering graves; foli- | 
age green; flowers bright yellow. 
Album. Green foliage, white flowers. 
Sexangulare. 


Sieboldi. Round, succulent, glaucous foliage; bright pink 
flowers in August and September. 


Spectabile. One of the prettiest erect-growing species, at- 
taining a height of 18 inches, with broad light green foliage 
and immense heads of handsome showy rose-colored flowers; 
indispensable as a late fall-blooming plant. 25 cts. each; 
$2.50 per doz. 


Stahli. Compact species with crimson-tinted foliage in autumn. 
Stolonifera. One of the most desirable; flat succulent leaves; 
flowers purplish.pink; July and August; 6 inches, 
Spurium. Attractive pink flowers; 6 inches. 
— Coccinum. A bezutiful crimson-flowered form. 
Price. Except where noted, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. ; 
$12.00 per 100. 


Dark green foliage, yellow flowers. 


HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 53 


THALICTRUM (Meadow Rue) 


_ Very graceful pretty flowered plants, with finely-cut-foliage; great favorites 
for planting in the hardy border; the dwarfer varieties also being effective and 
useful for the rockery. 
Adiantifolium. A beautiful variety, with foliage like the Maiden Hair Fern 
and miniature white flowers in June and July; 13 to 2 feet. 
Aquilegifolium atropurpureum. Elegant, graceful foliage and masses of 
rosy-purple flowers; May to July; 2 to 3 feet. 

— Album. Pure white flowers. 

Glaucum. Fine cut foliage; bronzy-yellow flowers in June; 2 feet. 
: 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


RARE THALICTRUM DIPTEROCARPUM 


- A pretty and distinct species, with flowers of a charming shade of lilac mauve, 
which is brightened by a bunch of lemon-yellow stamens and anthers. The 
plant is of strong growth, about 4 feet high; the dainty flowers are produced in 
graceful sprays during August and September. (See cut.) 35 cts. each. 
$3.50 per doz. ; 

TROLLIUS (Globe Flower) 

Desirable free-flowering plants, producing their giant Buttercup-like blossoms 
on stems ] to 2 feet high from May until August; succeed admirably in the 
border in a half-shady position in well drained, preferably light soil. 
Caucasicus ‘‘ Orange Globe.’’ Large, deep orange-colored flowers. 
Europzus. Large, bright yellow, globular flowers. 

Japonicus ‘‘ Excelsior.’’ Very deep orange flowers. 

Lichtball. Large orange-yellow. 

Orange Princess. Large, very deep orange; globe-shaped flowers. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Set of 5 sorts for $1.00. 


Two Rare Trollius, or Globe Flowers 
Ledebouri. Grows from 2 to 24 feet high, the cup-shaped flowers opening 
up like a Buttercup are of a rich orange color, and while its great crop of — 
flowers are produced during May and June, it continues to Hower more or Jess 
throughout the summer. : 
Pumilus Yunnanensis. A new variety and entirely distinct from all others, 
the bright golden-yellow flowers being salver-shaped. The 
foliage is of a rich dark-green. VERONICA (Speedwell) 
Price. Either of the above, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 


THALICTRUM DipTEROCARPUM 


Amethystina. Amethyst-blue flowers in June and July; 2 feet. 
ap oa face silvery foiiage, with spikes of amethyst-blue 
owers; July and August; 1 foot. 
TUNICA Maritima. Long spikes of blue flowers from July to Septem- 
Saxifraga. A pretty tufted plant with light pink flowers; ber; 2 feet. 
produced all summer; useful either for the rockery or the cae ee me rock plant gone 3) to 4 inches high; 
4 ; Ickly matted deep green foliage, hidden in spring under a 
border. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. cloud of bright blue flowers. : : 


| RI ae ik os Alba. A white-flowered variety of the above. 

Breas oft VALE AN Selena Spicata. An elegant border plant, growing about 1 feet high, 
Coccinea. Showy heads of reddish flowers; June to October; producing long spikes of bright blue flowers in June and July. 
2 feet. — Alba. A white-flowered form of the above. 

Ania) ene ciite-Aowered form: — Rosea._ A pretty pink-flowered form. 


— Rosea Erica (The Heather-like Speedwell). Spikes of 


Price. 20 cts. each;"$2.00 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100. pretty delicate pink flowers, not unlike a splendidly flowered 


ie Bi lant of Heather. It is of vigorous, co t habit, formi 
Be nor Pp I gorous, compact habit, forming 
' VINCA (Periwinkle, or ailing Myre) bushy plants 10 to 12 inches high, which are very attractive 
Minor. An excellent dwarf evergreen trailing plant that is during its flowering season in June and July. 35 cts. each. 
used extensively for carpeting the ground under shrubs and | Virginica. Long spikes of white flowers in July and August; 
trees, or on graves where it is too shady for other plants to 3 to 4 feet. 
thrive. 16 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $8.00 per 100; $70.00 | Price, except where noted, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; 
per 1000. $12.00 per 100. Set of 10 sorts, $1.75. 


DREER’S SPECIAL CATALOGUE OF 
: OLD-FASHIONED HARDY PLANTS 


: While we are not in the landscape business and cannot undertake the preparation of plans for pl ing 
out of grounds, we have had prepared by a competent landscape architect a nies of plans of baa oe eas Hat Se 
_able plants for positions either in sun or shade. 

ee These, together with very complete instructions for the Making and Care of an Oid-fashioned Hardy Border, are 
included in the above special catalogue, which also contains a complete alphabetical list of all the hardy plants we grow together 
with their color, height, time of flowering, and location best suited to each. This list should make it comparatively easy for even 
@ novice to make a selection to fill a bed or border of any size or shape without making a serious blunder. 

Copies of this Special Catalogue will be sent free on application. 


Se NE ae a ney 2 ear | 


Pe 3 


Pot-Grown Choice Hardy Shrubs ae 
FOR SUMMER PLANTING 


Why wait until late in the autumn or possibly until next spring to plant shrubbery when you can plant our pot-grown Shrubs at 
any time during the Summer, thereby gaining almost a full season’s time, the plants being ready to give a satisfactory account of 
themselves this summer, doing nearly as well as if planted last spring, and failure being almost out of the question if only the 
slightest regards are paid to their requirements. 

We have now in pots in good condition a line of the more popular sorts for this purpose. You may have an incomplete spot in 
your border or perhaps some of your spring plantings have failed. If so, you cannot go wrong in planting some of these pot- 
grown plants at the present time instead of losing a full season’s growth in waiting for dormant, field-grown plants late in fall 
or spring. ; 
Abelia Chinensis Grandiflora. A choice small Shrub of graceful habit, pro- 

ducing through the entire summer and fall months white tinted lilac heather- 

like flowers in such abundance as to completely cover the plant. 35 cts. each. 


New Giant-flowered Althea William R. Smith 

Everyone will be pleased with this splendid new variety; one of our own intro- 
ductions named in honor of the late William R. Smith, who for over a half cen- 
tury was superintendent of the Botanical Gardens at Washington, D. C. 

The habit of the plant is ideal, naturally forming attractive, symmetrical, bushy 
specimens, while the glistening pure white flowers are of giant size compared to all 
other sorts, being fully 4 inches in diameter under ordinary cultivation, and open 
out flat or salver-shaped quite different from the older types which only partially 
expand; these large, showy flowers are produced in great profusion from early in 
July until late in September, and are very conspicuous at a period 
when comparatively few Shrubs are in bloom. Two-year old plants, 
75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz, 


Andromeda Japonica (Lily of the Valley Shrub). A splen- 
did dwarf evergreen shrub, bearing in May panicles of pretty, 
drooping, bell-like flowers, reminding one of Lily of the Valley. 
It is perfectly harcy and a fine subject to use in connection with 
Rhododendrons, Azaleas, etc. $1.50 each. 


| 
’ 
ABELIA CHINENSIS GRANDIFLORA 


Berberis Dictyophylla. A new Chinese species which is entirely 
distinct and unique on account of the young branches as well as the 
underside of the foliage being covered with a white bloom, giving the 
plant a silvery appearance, different from all other shrubs. It grows 
6 to 7 feet high, has yellow flowers in spring, followed in the autumn 
by brilliant red berries. Good young pot-grown plants, 50 cts. each. 

— Thunbergi (Japanese Barberry). A beautiful variety with small 
foliage, assuming the most varied tints of coloring in the autumn, and 
attractive scarlet berries, which remain on the pjant the greater part of 
the winter; very desirable for grouping, particularly around the base of 
a porch or veranda to hide the foundation; succeeds in sun or shade 
and is the best hedge plant we know. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 

Buddleia Variabilis Veitchiana (Butterfly Shrub 01 Summer 
Liiae). One of the most desirable summer flowering shrubs, begin- 
ning to bloom in July, it continues until cut by severe frost. The flow- 
ers are of a pleasing shade of violet-mauve, and are borne in dense 
cylindrical spikes, which, under liberal cultivation, are from 12 to 15 
inches in length by 3 inches in diameter; it succeeds everywhere and 
flowers freely the first season planted, and is always admired. 30 cts. 
each. 

—-— Amplissima. Of rather looser and more graceful habit of growth 
than the above and with brighter reddish-violet flowers. 30 cts, each. 
Callicarpa Purpurea. A splendid berried shrub for the border or 
planted in clumps on the lawn; it grows about 3 feet high, its branches 
gracefully recurving; these are covered in August with tiny pink-tinted 
flowers, followed in late September by great masses of violet-purple 
berries, borne in clusters from the axil of every leaf, these remain on 
the plant until mid-winter. All fall berried plants are useful and at- 
tractive, and this is one of the most desirable. Strong plants, 50 cts. 

Bupptera (Butterfly Shrub) each. 


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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—HARDY SHRUBS 55 


Hydrangea Arborescens Grandiflora (Snowball Hydrangea). This mag- 
nificent perfectly hardy American Shrub has snow white blossoms of largest size. 
One of its most valuable characteristics is its coming into bloom just after the 
passing of all the early Spring-blooming Shrubs, flowering from early June until 
late July, makes it valuable in any garden. Strong flowering plants, 50 cts. 
each; $5.00 per doz. 

— Paniculata Grandiflora. Without doubt the best known and most popular 
summer flowering Shrub in cultivation. The flowers, which are borne in dense 
pyramidal panicles at foot long, in the greatest profusion, are white when they 
first open, but gradually change to rose color, and remain in good condition for 
weeks. We offer the following sizes: 

Fine bush plants, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 

: Extra fine bush plants, 60 cts, each; $6.00 
per doz.; $30.00 per 100. 

Standard or tree-shaped plants, which will 
make beautiful specimens for the lawn or 
garden, 75 cts. each, 

Magnolia Soulangeana. A Chinese species 
which, while shrub-like in its young growth, at- 
tains the size of a tree in time; its flowers which 
are produced early in spring, are cup-shaped, 3 
to 5 inches in diameter, and are white inside, 
flushed with purple outside. Strong, heavy plants, 

$2.50 each. 


—-— Alba Superba. A splendid white flow- 
ered form of the above $3.00 each. 


—-—Lennei. A variety of Soulangeana in which 


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the outside petals are of a deep crimson. Strong, 
heavy plants, $2.50 each. 


— Stellata. A Japanese species, of dwarf habit 
and pure white, semi-double flowers during April. 
The earliest to bloom. Strong plants, $1.50 
each, 


Mahonia Aquifolium. A dwarf Shrub, with 
shiny green prickly foliage and clusters of yellow 
flowers in May, followed by bluish berries. 50 


HypRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA cts. each. 


Clerodendron Trichotomum. A valuable but little known 
Shrub that is deserving of great popularity. It forms bushy 
specimens 6 to 10 feet high, with large Catalpa-like foliage 
and large loosely arranged panicles of white flowers, backed 
by a reddish-brown calyx. These develop during August 
and September, and are followed by peacock-biue fruits 
which set on the red calyx, making the plant attractive un- 
til severe winter weather sets in. Strong pot-grown plants, 


- 85 cts. each. 

Cotoneaster Francheti. Of graceful habit, with long 
arched branches, large light green leaves and attractive 
orange yellow berries. 60 cts. each. 

Crategus Pyracantha Lalandi (Zvergreen, or Fiery 
Thorn). A most desirable variety, covered from early 
Autumn and throughout the winter with brilliant orange- 
scarlet berries. 75 cts. each. 

Desmodium Penduliflorum. A Shrub which dies to the 
ground in winter, but comes up vigorously in spring, 
throwing up shoots 3 to 4 feet high, which bear during 
September, when few Shrubs are in bloom, attractive 
sprays of bright rose-colored pea-shaped flowers. 50 cts. 
each. 

Deutzia Gracilis. A favorite dwarf bush, covered with 
spikes of pure white flowers in early summer. 50 cts. each. 

— Lemoinei. Without doubt one of the very best dwarf 
hardy Shrubs; flowers very large and produced in cone- 
shaped heads of purest white, which open out very full. 
50 cts. each. 

Forsythia Suspensa (Weeping Golden Bell). A tall 
Shrub of willowy growth, the branches gracefully arch- 
ing, covered with golden-yellow bells in early spring. 
50 cts. each. 

— Viridissima ( Go/den Bell)). Strong erect habit; bright 
yellow bell-like flowers in early spring. 50 cts, each. Horeracern 


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Japanese Maries 


JAPANESE MAPLES 


(Acer Japonicum and Polymorphum) 


These are exceedingly beautiful, especially in spring, when 
they burst into leaf, and the colors of the foliage are deep and 


decided. 


Japonicum Aureum. Golden yellow foliage. 


inches high. 


Polymorphum Atropurpureum. Purple leaved variety, 


deeply cut. 18 to 24 inches high. 


Polymorphum Dissectum Atropur- 
pureum. A handsome variety; leaves 
a beautiful rose color when young; 
change to a deep and constant purple 
as they become older; deeply and deli- 
cately cut, giving them a fern-like ap- 
pearance, 16 inches high. 


Price. Any of the above Japanese Ma- 
ples in four-year old pot-grown speci- 
mens, of size noted, $1.25 each. 


Osmanthus Delayayi. A valuable new 
evergreen shrub introduced from Yun- 
nan, where it grows at an altitude of 
9000 feet, therefore perfectly hardy. 
The foliage is small of a deep green 
color; the fragrant, pure white tubular 
flowers are borne in terminal clusters at 
the end of the branches in very early 
spring. There being so few depend- 
ably hardy evergreen shrubs, this will 
prove a desirable acquisition. $1.25 
each, 


Philadelphus Conquete. Large, sin- 
gle flowers in clusters of 3 to 5, com- 
pletely covering the plant. 50 cts. 
each. |, 


—Coronarius (Garland Mock Or- 
ange). This is the popular tall variety; 
very sweet and one of the first to flower. 
50 cts. each. 


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Pyrus Japonica (Japan Quince). A very showy and popular 


Shrub of medium height, which blooms profusely in early spring; 
flowers dazzling scarlet. Makes an excellent hedge. 50 cts. 
each. ‘ : 

Rhododendron Racemosum. A pretty small-flowered species, 
producing trusses of rosy-lilac flowers in April, small myrtle-like 
dark green foliage. $1.00 each. : 

Spirza Prunifolia (Bridal Wreath). A favorite variety and 
one of the best; it is a beautiful Shrub of medium size with double 
white flowers in May. 50 cts. each. 

—Reevesi fl. pI. Of medium growth, with double-white flowers 
in clusters in May. Very fine. 50 cts. each, 

—Thunbergi. One of the most charming of all low-growing 
Shrubs, with fine delicate foliage, and a profusion of small white 
flowers in spring. 50 cts. each. 


—Van Houttei. The grandest of all the white Spirzeas; it is of 
compact habit and a beautiful ornament for the lawn at any sea- 
son, but when in flower it is a complete fountain of white bloom, 
the foliage hardly showing. 40 cts. each. 

Symphoricarpus Racemosus (Snowberry). A well-known 
dwarf Shrub with small pink flowers and large white berries 
that hang on the plant the greater part of the winter. 50 cts. 
each. 

—Vulgaris (Red Pruited, or Indian Currant). Similar to the 
above, but with bright red fruit. 50 cts. each. 

Tamarix Hispida Aéstivalis. A distinct variety, with 
delicate, soft, pink sprays of flowers in July and August, 
a time when the shrubbery border is comparatively bare of 
flowers. 50 cts. each. 


Vitex Agnus Castus. (Chaste Tree). A graceful Shrub, 


growing from 5 to 6 feet high, with dense spikes 6 to 8 
inches long, of lilac-colored flowers late in summer. 50 cts. 


15 to 18 each. 


Viburnum Opulus Sterilis (Snowball or Guelder Rose). 
The popular white Snowball, filled with large pendant balls 
of white flowers in May. 50 cts. each. 


Sprrza Van Houtter 


o : _¥<S=POT-GROWN PLANTS FOR SUMMER PLANTING 


CHOICE HARDY CLIMBERS 


There are not many gardens in which the planting of a few more vines or Climbers would not add additional charm. 
_ The time to look for the place to plant these is now, while the growing plants will help you to decid= where such additional 
plants are needed and where nature helps you to select the proper and fitting variety. 
We are ready to help you in this situation, and with this in view, we have prepared the following climbers in pots so that 
they can be planted any time this summer, thus gaining a season’s growth, and 
be ready to add their charm to your garden next summer. 


ACTINIDIA ARGUTA (The Silver Vine) 


A very desirable hardy Japanese climber of strong vigorous growth, with dark 
green, shining foliage and greenish white flowers with purple centres, which are 
followed by clusters of edible fruit with fig-like flavor. An excellent plant for 
covering arbors, trellises, etc., where a rapid and dense growth is desired. 
Strong plants, 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 


AKEBIA QUINATA Akebia Vine) 


One of the most graceful of our hardy climbers, with deep green, small foliage, 
and producing in early spring numberless bunches of violet-brown flowers, which 
have a pleasant cinnamon odor; most desirable for positions where a dense shade 
is not required, Strong plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


AMPELOPSIS ENGELMANNI 


A greatly improved variety of the Virginia Creeper, with dense foliage of a 
glossy light green in summer, changing to a brilliant crimson in the autumn. On 
a rough stone surface it will cling without support in the same way as the 
Japanese Ivy. 25 cts, each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


AMPELOPSIS LOWI 


A splendid variation from the popular Boston or Japan Ivy, possessing all the 
merits of the parent, being perfectly hardy, clinging to the smoothest surface 
without support, and with much smaller foliage, which is deeply cut, giving it a 
grace and elegance entirely distinct from the old type. In spring and summer 
the leaves are a bright, fresh, apple-green color, changing in the autumn to 
various brilliant tones of orange, crimson and scarlet. Strong plants, 50 cts. 


each; $5.00 per doz,; $35.00 per 100. 
-AMPELOPSIS QUINOUEFOLIA 


(Virginia Creeper, or American Ivy) 


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This well-known climber is one of the best and quickest growing varieties for 
covering trees, trellises; arbors, etc; its large, deep green foliage assumes a 
brilliant shades of yellow, crimson and scarlet in the fall. Strong plants, 25 Axepia QUINATA 
_ ets. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100, 


= PASAT Faces 


AMPELOPSIS TRICOLOR 
(Vitis heterophylla variegata) 

A beautiful and desirable climber, with fine dark green foliage; wonderfully 
variegated with white and pink; during the late summer and fall the plant is liber- 
ally covered with attractive small berries of a peculiar lustrous metallic peacock blue 
color; highly useful for trailing over rocks or for a low trellis. 25 cts. each; $2.40 
per doz. 


AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI (Boston Ivy, or Japan Ivy) 

The most popular climbing plant for covering brick, stone or wooden walls, trees, 
ete.; when it becomes established it is of very rapid growth, and clings to the 
smoothest surface with the tenacity of ivy; the foliage is of a rich olive green during 
the summer; changing to various shades of bright crimson and scarlet in the fall. In 
planting Ampelopsis of all kinds, the plants, if still in a dormant condition, should 
be cut down to within 6 inches of the ground, so that the new growth may cling to 
the wall or tree from the bottom up. (See cut.) Extra strong two-year-old plants, 

25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO (Dutchman's Pipe Vine) 
A vigorous and rapid-growing climber, bearing singular brownish-colored flowers, 
resembling in shape a pipe. Its flowers, however, are of little value compared to 
its light-green leaves, which are of very large size, and retain their color from early 


spring to late fall; perfectly hardy. Strong plants, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
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58 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—HARDY CLIMBERS 


EVONYMUS 


The trailing Evonymus are particularly desirable for their dense 
evergreen foliage and extreme hardiness. 


Radicans Vegeta. A strong-growing variety with larger leaves 
than the type and producing bright orange-red berries, which re- 
main on the plant the greater part of the winter. As an ever- 
green absolutely hardy wall cover this plant is unequalled. An 

* enthusiastic horticultural writer predicts that it will become as 
popular for this purpose here as the Ivy is in England. 35 cts. 
each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 

Kewensis. A new variety with very small dark green foliage. 
Everyone who has seen this appreciates its value as a rock plant 
or ground cover. It grows close to the ground and is one of the 
most valuable plants for under trees where grass will not grow. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


HONEYSUCKLES 


Chinese Evergreen (Woodbine). Very fragrant, red, yellow 
and white variegated flowers; dark green foliage. 


Coral, or Scarlet Trumpet. Brilliant coral-red clusters of trum- 
pet-shaped flowers throughout the summer and autumn. 90 cts. 
each; $5.00 per doz. 


Halleana (Hall’s Monthly). Flowers pure white, turning to 
yellow; fragrant, hardy and almost evergreen; flowers freely. 


Heckrotti. Deep rosy-red flowers with yellow and buff markings 
at end of tubes; very fragrant and perpetual flowering. 50 cts. 
each; $5.00 per doz. 


Henryi. A recent introduction from China, where it has been 
found at an altitude of 6000 feet, with almost evergreen foliage, 
and entirely distinct flowers of a peculiar bronzy-red color, pro- 
duced in graceful panicles in early summer. Strong plants, 75 
cts. each. 

Variegated (Aurea Reticulata). Foliage beautifully mot- 
| tled yellow and green. 

Yellow Trumpet. Clusters of yellow trumpet-shaped flow- 
ers during summer and fall. 40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz. 
Price. Any of the above, except where noted, heavy plants 
in 6-inch pots, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 

100. 


Grandiflora. Large flowers of orange-red. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per 
doz. 

Radicans. Dark red, orange throat, free blooming and very hardy. 30 
cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 


BIGNoONIA, OR TRUMPET VINE 


BIGNONIA (Trumpet Vine) 


For covering unsightly places, stumps, rockwork, or wherever 


a showy-flowering vine is desired, the Bignonias will be found 
very useful. The flowers are large, attractive, and borne pro- 


fusely when the plants attain a fair size, 


CELASTRUS SCANDENS 
(Bitter Sweet, or Wax Work) 


One of our native climbing plants, of rapid growth, succeeding in almost 
any situation, sun or shade, with attractive light green foliage and yellow 
flowers during June, which are followed in the autumn with bright orange 
fruit, which usually remain on the plant throughout the winter. 30 cts. 
each; $3.00 per doz. 


HARDY CLEMATIS 

Integrifolia Durandi. One of the most valuable of the large flowered 
blue Clematis, a vigorous, healthy grower not subject to disease, growing 
about 6 feet high and producing without intermission from June until 
late in fall showy indigo blue flowers of great substance, 3 to 3% inches 
in diameter. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 

Paniculata (Japanese Virgin’s Bower). This handsome hardy climber 
is one of the choicest and most satisfactory climbing flowering plants. 
Of strong, rapid growth, with small, dense, cheerful green foliage, and 
pure white, deliciously fragrant flowers, which appear in the greatest 
profusion in August and September, followed by silvery, feathery seed 
pods, which make an attractive appearance until mid-winter. The plant 
succeeds in almost any position. Not only is it adapted to run up all 
kinds of supports, but is just as useful for planting among rock-work, 
sloping banks, covering graves, or, in fact, any position where a grace- 
ful vine or trailer is desired. (See cut.) Strong 2-year-old plants, 25 =m 
cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. ; Grewal Pancurkcne 


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HOP WINES (Humulus Lupulus) 


A useful climber. It is a rapid grower, and bears a profusion of seed-pods suit- 
able for many domestic purposes. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 


HARDY ENGLISH IVY 


Invaluable evergreen variety, used for covering walls, etc., and has become very 
populer for covering graves, especially if in the shade, where grass will not suc- 
ceed. Large plants, in 4-inch pots, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 
Extra large plants, in 7-inch pots, 6 feet high, $1.50 each. 


HARDY JASMINE 


Nudiflorum,. Favorite climber for sheltered positions; hardy south of Philadel- 
phia; fragrant yellow flowers. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 


LATHYVRUS (Hardy Everlasting Pea) 


both in flower and foliage, growing toa height of 8 to 10 feet, and producing 
clusters of large flowers the entire summer; fine for cutting; lasting well. 


Latifolius. Deep-rosy-red. 


SER AD se. Puree bite, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


- — — White Pearl. A magnificent pure white variety, with individual flowers 
fully double the size of the ordinary sort and produced throughout the entire 
summer and early fall. Strong roots, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 


LYCIUM BARBARUM (Matrimony Vine) 


A very ornamental shrubby climber, which has appropriately been called ‘‘ the 
general utility vine,’’ of strong growth, bearing small purplish flowers in summer, 
followed by a prodigious crop of scarlet berries, which remain on the vine until 
late in winter. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 


POLYGONUM 


Auberti. A splendid climber, producing great foamy sprays of white flowers at 
the extremeties of the brafehes during the late summer and autumn; a two- or 
three-year-old established plant when in flower is a pleasing sight. 5( cts. each. 


PUERARIA THUNBERGIANA (KudzuVine) 


The most rapid-growing vine in cultivation, attaining, after once being estab- 


One of the best and most desirable flowering hardy climbing plants, attractive - 


PoL_yGoNuM 


lished, a height of 50 feet or more in one season. Its foliage is large and fur- ScHizopHRAGMA HyDRANGEOIDES 
nishes dense shade; it bears small racemes of rosy-purple, pea-shaped blossoms 


towards the close of August. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


SCHIZOPHRAGMA HYDRANGEOIDES 


(Climbing Hydrangea) f 
A most desirable plant for covering the trunks of trees, rough stone walls or simi- 


lar rough surfaces where it can support itself naturally. While of slow growth when 
first planted, it makes rapid progress after it becomes thoroughly established at the 
root, and while it prefers a partially shaded position it will do very well in full sun. 
It blooms in July and August, in large terminal cymes of white hydrangea-like flow- 
ers, and a large plant with hundreds of blooms is very attractive. Extra strong 
plants, $1.00 each. 


VITIS 
Henryana. A recent introduction from China, with foliage similar to but not as 
large as the Virginia creeper, the leaves being of greater substance, and prettily 
variegated. The ground color is a deep velvety-green, the midrib and principal 
veins of silvery white. The variegation is most pronounced in the autumn, when 
the green ground color changes to red. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Humulifolia (Turquoise-berry Vine). One of the most desirable very hardy 
climbers, with glossy-dark green leaves, which are insect and disease proof, always 
presenting a clean, fresh appearance. In late summer and fall the plant is loaded 
with berries, which are very attractive in the various stages of ripening, passing 
through many shades of blue, finally turning blue-black. 25 cts. each; $2.50 
per doz. 
WISTARIAS 


One of the best hardy climbers, producing their great trusses of flowers in abund- 
ance during the month of May with some scattering bloom in August and Septem- 
ber. While they succeed in any kind of soil they should be liberally fed when first 
planted to give them a vigorous start. 

Multijuga. A Japanese variety, bearing loose panicles frequently 3 feet long of 
deep purple flowers. 
Sinensis. The favorite variety, producing thousands of pendulous clusters of deli-. 
cate violet-blue blossoms, richly perfumed. 
— Alba. Of similar habit to Sinensis, with pure white flowers. 
Price, any of the above, strong plants, 50 cts. each. 


TOOL, IMPLEMENT AND SUPPLY DEPARTMENT 


Dock Extractors. Heavy for field use... $3 00 mits 
‘sor Weed Lifters (Hand), 17-ia., 75 LCi : 
CESi3 LAOS NS eee. ; .. Gadi ode Seen Spee he 85 

Grass Hooks or Sickles. English riveted 
back, No. 0, 60 cts.; No. 1, 65 cts.; No. 2, 

70 cts.; No. 8, 75 cts.; solid English...... 50 
Little Giant, 50 cts.; Dreer’s Special. .... 50 
Mole Traps. Olmstead, $1.75; Reddick.. 1 25 

Rakes. Hustler, galv., wire, 24 teeth, 75 

Gis sao Gntecthis: |. copes socks eee 200, 
Lawn King, wood, 22 teeth, 65 cts.; 26 

teeth, 75 cts.; 38 teeth, $1.00; 50 teeth 1 
Automatic self-cleaning, wood, 22 teeth, 75 

cts.; 26 teeth, $1.00; 38 teeth, $1.25; 50 


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Lanc’s WEEDER 


ENGLISH 
Grass Hook 
(oR SICKLE) 


Ames, wood, 24 teeth, 75 cts.; Globe, 20 
teeth 7 paces. oie ae ele eee OR eee 
Ole Olsen, wood, one of the best, 26 teeth. 
Scythes. English lawn, riveted back, best 
Steel svStintes.:: | aise Nona ee eee 
SO=InGaplBo5): SO=Msee ae eee : 
Waldron, English lawn, solid, 36 to 40 in. 
American lawn, $1.50 Bush, short........ 
Scythe Stones. English, 25 cts.; Darby, Ty EE Ce 
15:cts.5(Carborundumisies 2-22. kk oee 30 WATERING CAN 


Scythe Snath. Improved pattern........ 
Shears. Grass border, 8-in. blade, $3.00; 


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Dock oR WEED LIFTER 


HEDGE SHEAR 


With wheel, 8-in. blade, $3.50; 10-in..... 
Lawn shear, 9-in. blade, for under trees 


$2.2535 LOaIRY . . ssaele ak ei eee 
Sheep or grass, English 73-in., $1.25; with 
maids “Dae $1.50; American, 35, 50, gs Have Roun Gatvan- 
(Orang eels eee ein a ie em eee ee Wa cen GIne 
Sieves. Extra heavy, any mesh, 18-in., 
$1500; 20s ee: eee Oh ses otinecinte 
Spuds. (Weeders.) Long handle, $1.00; 
3 Dandelion;..40 and: 323 Ueno s ee ee 
Steet Spun Trowels. American steel. 15 cts., 25 cts. 
and 30 cts.; English pattern steel, strong 
6 in., 65 cts.; 7-in., 75 cts.; Heavy shank. 
Cleves’ Angle, 5-in., 20 cts.; 8-in........ 
Tomato, $1.00; Berry, 50 cts.; Transplanting 
. Watering Cans. Galvanized. Two quali- 
ties, heavy and light. The heavy have 
brass tips and two copper-faced roses, the 
light has one rose. 
LIGHT ROUND HEAVY 


AMiURICAN SY HEL T ROWELL 


OLMSTEAD’S 
Move Trap 


Soit Sreves 


ZG sensig Acie SG ee $0 80 $2 76 
TO eas os. See 90 3 00 
Sle a oe oS Oe 1 00 3 25 
TERS RE Cn SS ae 1 25 3 50 
I Ree O08 oS ae 1 50 3 7d 
1G ESSA ee eee «2 1 75 4 00 
Low Greenhouse, galvanized, 4 qt.......... 


Window Garden, Light weight, painted Nile 
green. 2-qt., 75 cts.; 4-qt., $1.00; 6-qt.. 
Weeders. Peerless DandelionLawn Weeder. 
Excelsior, 15 cts.; Lang’s, 25 cts.; Magic, 
25 cts.; Eureka, 40 cts.; Hazeltine, 40 
cts.; Erado Weed Gun, for killing 
weeds with liquid..........-.-....... 


EncuiisyH Lawn SCYTHE 


ENG iIsH STEEL TROWEL 


AAA AN ADE IAN 


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TNL, 


Oe Orsen Lawn Rake 


Hustier Lawn Rake Avtromatic SELF-CLEANING RAKE 


(60) Prices on Tools and Sundries subject to change without notice 


HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—SUNDRIES 


Simplex Waterproof 
Plant Label. 


\ A permanent label with a 
transparent cover on one side; 
mark with ordinary lead pencil. 


Sizes Per doz. Hundred 
No. 1, 3 x 4 in., 25 cts. $2 00 
4 No. 2,4 x #in., 50 cts. 4 00 
Be: No. 3,5 x1in., 75 cts. 6 00 


‘« Model’’ Carnation 
3 Support (Wire) 

For supporting carnations; 
furnished with two or three 


Wooden Pot and Tree Labels. 
Labels. Wooden pot, painted: 


Per 100. Per 1000. 


4 inch «fo 20 $1 25 | 8 inch 
4% “ peels I 50 Ones e 
5 “e aro O I 75 Te 
6 vy 35 2 00 ; 
Labels. For trees and shrubs, 34 inch, copper-wired, 
Dem LOOMS onctseas pets lO OOs serra. arr ona cthel aaa $2 00 

Copper, indestructible, No. 2, doz., 30 cts,; gross.... 2 50 

ot at «« light, doz., 25 cts.; gross 2 00 
White Metal, per doz., 15 cts.; per gross... .... 1 50 
Zinc, tree, heavy, small, per 100, $1.00; medium, 

Plea Ose lane ese memset eiuartete. EBtialt oe iad hie 3 00 

Label Ink. Indelible, for heavy zinc labels (use with 

ordinaky pen) sspelm motley: « wats 1 ene Bene 25 
Label Pencils. Indelible, for wood labels, each, 5 cts.; 

PELs COZ miei ee fey oho steers Shmeeayeen al Senee ah bE Bobaced 50 
BE Ee | (c) 
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Green Piant 
Stakes 


Stakes. Light tapering, round, painted green : 


Per 100 Per doz. Per 100 
$1 50 | CUE WelSmokecobcceire fo 80 $5 50 
2 25 Sipramasste sansa 95 6 50 
3 50 5 COS Ronee Bee I 00 7 50 
4 50 


Heavy Roses or Dahlia—Round, painted green: 


Each. Perdoz. Per 100, Each. Perdoz. Per roo. 
Bifeetesnccs ffo 10 fo 85 $6 00 pee iencns fo 15 $1 50 $11 00 
Lh rere pes I 25 8 00 (65 ee eas 20 1 85 I3 00 


Square.—Tapering, painted green, the 3 to 6 feet are suitable 
for Dahlias and large plants: 


Each. Perdoz. Per 100, Each. Perdoz. Per 100 
1l4 feet...f$0 03 go 25 $1 so 3% feet...fo0 08 fo 85 “36 50 
“a 4 anes 


2 eon, 35 2 25 10 I 00 7 50 
2 Rae iOS, 50 3 50 5 12 Tg35) IO 00 
3 Setesiiat 7] 75 5 5° (SAAR ia tar oi 1 60 I2 00 


Plain, Unpainted Dowel Stakes: 


Length. Per1oo. Per 1oco. 
42 inches. $r 10 $9 00 
42 I 25 10 50 
4z 0% I 75 16 oo 
36“ I 50 12 00 


Dyed Green Dowel Stakes: Same sizes as above at an addi- 
tional cost of 25 cts. per 100; $2.00 per 1000. 


Dyed Green Hyacinth Stakes: 


Per doz. 100 1000. 
Pez Cheats aretavensbedise acted stestsrcrec a2) ROOD fo 25 $1 50 
Tee: <8) Neetoeawcvonts aooss tesa dele Secs edsdeliecerass o8 40 2 00 


Copper Indestructible 
Label, No. 2 


Wire Fan Trellis 
For training vines 
121n. high, 25 cts.; 15 in. 30 cts. 
18 in., 40 cts.; 24 in., 50 cts. 
Wooden Trellis, 24 in... .25 


Wire Pot Hangers 


This is a most convenient ar- 
rangement for suspending pots 
made in four sizes. 

For 5, 6, 7 and 8-inch pots, 
each 5) .ctSidaza7 ee ee 50 


THE MODEL 
____ TOMATO suPPORT- 


Wire Pzony and Tomato 


Support 


Made of heavy galvanized 
Wire, each 30 cts.; doz., $3 00 


a rings. 

a Q-ring, per doz.. ..... $0 75 
epee ee LOO. 3% 5 00 
“a Bo SO eeeteeice 45 00 
Re ota, SOAR. scr 85 
‘3 BAGS R00): eee 5 50 
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Bid. 


e This can be attached to any size wheelbarrow with removable sides. 
rubbish. One of these should be in use on every small as well as large place, 
ized wire, bolted to a wooden base. It can readily be taken apart, occupying but little space when not in use 


DreEeEr’s GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE BARROW 


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Wheelbarrows 

Dreer’s Special Wheelbarrow.. .. $6 50 

a <f gh 3-in tire.. 7 00 
No. 4, Garden, 12 in. tire.-...-..... 5 50 
ts ay catia ek 33 CC ata era nar eae 6 00 
sone As nt Bee 2 5 CLES aera 6 00 
RON sh eB ANS 3 2 BONE os 5 A EES oo 6 50 
Special Narrow for Greenhouse...... 9 60 
BOyrSen is savers 4 50 | Canal......... 4 00 


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It is most convenient for gathering leaves, cut grass and 
Has a capacity of 10 bushels; made of galvan- 


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62 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—SUNDRIES 


RUBBER HOSE—Best Quality 


‘s Riverton,’’ Moulded, finch ......--..--..+-++---- 20 cents per foot 
< ts AoC ean BO Een esate AT AE Ree Ne 
The ‘Riverton’? moulded hose can be supplied in any length. We 
recommend this brand for strength and service. Couplings supplied with 25 


fo0t lengths and over. 


VSS |) Chicago Electric, Bich. get eens) ee 22 cents per foot 

| ere ey \ Extra quality, Che GON IS Reet See eee 1 es eget 2 OE 

Garden and Greenhouse Fine quality, Pian Coa ae boas I Goa Say a 

: Hose Wire wrapped, 3-ply, 3‘! -------+e+5eesr terre DOS tae Ae 
Hose Washers, 2 


Wire Wrapped Garden and Greenhouse Hose 


eh 


Per set, 30 cts.; per doz., $3.00 


Wood Hose Reel 


No. 1 holds 50 it., $2.50 
“2 «© 100“ 3.00 


Wirt’s Iron Hose Reel 


No. 1, holds 50 ft., $2 50 
40). = 100 4:00 
ce -90, §* 150° 4 50 
« 30, “ 500% 7 00 


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Rubber Sprinkler. Straight or Bent 


Small size, 75 cts. Large size, $1.00. If by mail, 
10 cts. extra for postage 


Simplicity Hose 
Coupler 
Each, 30 cts. ; doz., $3.00 


Sherman Hose Clamp 
Each 8 cts.; 75 cts. per doz. 
Clinching 

Hose 
Mender 


3-inch Hose 


Each, 10 cts.; doz., $1.00 


SS Hose Nozzle Holder 


A very simple device for holding hose and nozzle. 20 cts. 


Royal Smooth Faucet 
Hose Connection 

Each, 50 cts. 

Extra Washers, each 10 cts. 

Boyd’s, 40 cts. 


Cooper Hose Mender Iron Hose Mender 
Each, 10 cts.; doz., $1.00: Each, 6 cts.; doz., 60 cts. Each, 85 cts. Each, 79 cts. 


SSS: 


Rainbow Hose Nozzle 
(Schubert’s) Boston Hose Nozzle 
One of the best nozzles yet introduced, Invaluable for greenhouse watering 
recommended for greenhouse use; made and sprinkling flower beds. Made of 4 Brass Hose Nozzle 
of heavy brass; coarse or fine. Each, copper, with coarse or fine spray. Each, With stop cock, spray rose and stream. 
$2.00. 85 cts. Complete, each $1.50. 


Prices on Tools and Sundries subject to change without notice 


' Fountain Ring Sprinkler 
Makes a mist-like spray 


Brass Fountain’ Ring............ 
Half Circle Brass........ 
Evanston Iron 


Sa ee 5 
California Lawn Sprinkler 
This is one of the most popular and 
ornamental lawn sprinklers of its kind, and 
distributes the water over a large area. 
On stand 12 inches high $1 50 
be gets 1 75 


nickel top; 12 in. high. . 


% Enterprise Lawn Sprinkler (Large) 
be The working parts of this sprinkler are 
practically indestructible; has four arms 


and covers a large area. 
- No. 1, large size, sled base... 


-.. $4 50 


California Sprinkler 
On stand, nickel top, 24 in. high,. $2 50 


Water Witch Sprinkler 


We consider this one of the most satis- 
factory sprinklers made. Will cover an 
area 20 to 30 feet in diameter. 

With spur to stick in ground....50 cents 
@nisledubasets raves injec: 75 cents 


Pennsylvania Rainmaker 
Lawn Sprinkler 
Will cover an area of 300 to 500 square 
yards; adapted for large lawns, putting 
greens, cricket grounds and tennis courts. 


Earve Sizere esa $20 00 


(Send for descriptive circular) 


Peck’s Lawn Sprinkler 


: The Peck’s Lawn Sprinkler is 36 inches 
This sprinkler is supplied with sled base, high, and supplied both in 4 and 8 arms. 


California L 


and is convenient to move about the lawn. . Peck’s 4~Arm Sprinkler... . 
. On sled base, nickel top, 12 in. high, $2.00 << Seas sé 


SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULAR SKINNER’S 


... . $4 00 
: 4 50 


HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—SUNDRIES 63 
M Sprinklers 
| \ 
‘i Lawn Twin Sprinkler 
‘ The best to lay on ground. Strong, 


simple, and will not clog. It has no re- 
volving parts to get out of order, yet 
throws a double spray in a perfect circle, 
50 cents. 


B Lawn Sprinkler 
Will cover an oblong or square area, 
and does not waste the water, but dis- 
tributes it exactly where you want it. 
ANl-Brass.) co Soe ica $1 75 


(Send for descriptive circular) 


Twin Comet Lawn Sprinkler 
This sprinkler, with an ordinary pres- 
sure, will cover an area 50 to 80 feet in 


Brice sane $6 50 


diameter, 


Universal Lawn Sprinkler 
Has a combination spray with three re- 
volving arms, and is one of the most sat- 
isfactory sprinklers on the market for the 
average size lawn. 


On sled base, nickel top... 


LAWN SPRINKLER 


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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—SUNDRIES 


Auto Spray 
No other compressed air sprayer 
will do such a variety of work as 
the auto spray. We consider this 
sprayer one of the most convenient 
for use in the vegetable, flower and 
fruit garden. One charge of 3 gal- 
lons of liquid and a few strokes of 
the plunger will compress enough 
air to discharge half of the con- 
tents and make a continuous spray. 
Capacity, about 4 gallons. 
Galvanized... 3.22. . 522 $ 6 25 
‘* with Auto Pop Nozzle 6 75 
Brass iw e rarer ise le e 9 50 
‘*« with Auto Pop Nozzle 10 00 
Extension Rods(galv.),24in. 45 
«« (Brass), 24in. 60 


“cc 


Auto Pop Nozzle........ UTD 
Galvanized Stainer...._. 1 00 
Brass Stainer.. . 1 25 


Tin ie Duster. . .50 cts. 


Wise Ah 
Wi 


PEERLESS 
_ 
KEROSENE 
Torcu 


Peerless Torch 
For burning out caterpillar 
nests, 75 cts. 


Woodason’s Powder and Spraying Bellows 


The best bellows for applying all kinds of insecticides and Gardener’s Choice Spray 


fungicides, in liquid or powder form. Outfit 
Double Cone Powder... .$4 50 | Large Spray aap cae Bee. $3 00 <A very complete and convenient 
LargeSingleConePowder 3 00|Small ‘ .......... 2 25 sprayer for general use for spray- 
Smal sb e86.s eee magne 2 25 | Sulphur Powder...... 250 ing orchards, small fruits and 
Acme Powder Gun (Bellows), $1.50. garden crops. Easily transported 
ueccert is oe Gos ae 
= Fite tator attachment. Holds 25 gal- 

lons, 
Complete with hose nozzle, 


$32.50. 


Leggett’s ‘‘Champion’’ Dry Powder Gun 
A powerful machine for orchard and field use, for apply- 
ing any kind of dry powder, such as Paris green, London 
purple insect powder, etc. Will cover one acre with one 
pound of Paris green jn less time, and will distribute the —& 
powder more evenly than any other known machine, Price 
complete, 


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Automatic Compressed Air Atomizer 
For spraying plants in the conservatory and garden. 
Brasshetn tio omy abbs, ccpea ee $1 50 and $2 50 


Spray Syringe Atomizer 
For spraying plants in the conservatory and garden, 


Enameled white (small), 45 cts. 
Tin small, 35 cts.; Tin, large, 50 cts. 


Century Barrel Spray Pump 
A powerful pump. 
Complete with hose and nozzle, 
$18.65 
‘¢Captain’’ Barrel Spray 
Pump 
A durable pump complete with 
hose and nozzle, $13.35. 


a= 4 
Hand Powder Gun 
Jumbo, 30 cts. 
Postpaid, 40 cts. 


Perfect Success Backhoe 
Pump 


This spray pump has many 
advantages over the old style 
bucket pump; has an adjustable 


foot rest with bucket clamp. Wermorel 
Complete with hose and nozzle, Nozzle 
Bord $6.39. 85 cts. 
ordeaux 
W th h 5 : 
Nozzle, $1.00 ith 7 ft. length hose. ..$8 00 Tage an 


Asbestos Torch 


For burning out Caterpillar 
nests, 50 cts. 


Mistry Jr. Success BucketPump, 6 00‘morel, $2.00 
Nozzle, Myers’ Bucket Pump, 5 50 Triple Ver- 
75 cts. Defiance BucketPump 5 50 morel, $2.75 


Prices 


on Tools and Sundries subject to change without notice 


HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—SUNDRIES 


FERTILIZERS FOR FARM, LAWN, GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 


All Fertilizers delivered free-on-board Philadelphia. 


Pure Bone Meal. A fertilizer for all purposes. 3 Ibs., 
95 cts.; 5 Ibs., 35 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 
Ibs., $3.25; 200 lb. sack, $6.00; ton, $55.00. 

Potato and Vegetable Manure. A high grade fertilizer 
for all vegetables; can be applied any time during the growing 
season. 100 lbs., $3.25; 200 lbs., $6.00; ton, $55.00. 

Cattle or Cow Manure, Shredded. We are now ina 
position to offer this manure put up in sacks for convenient 
handling. For garden, lawn and greenhouse, and especially 
good to mix with compost and for water lilies. 100 lbs., $3.25; 
500 Ibs., $15.00; 1000 lbs., $26.00; per ton, $50.00. 

Humus. Nature’s plant food. A deposit of organic mat- 
ter used as a top dressing, or mixed with the soil when making 
a new lawn or garden. Apply 5 to 10 tons per acre. 100 
Ibs., $1.25; 500 lbs., $6.00; 1000 Ibs., $10.00; ton, $16.00. 
Special prices for factory shipments and carload deliveries. 


Prices subject to change without notice 


Land Plaster. For compositing, fertilizing or mixing 
with manure; also used for mixing with Paris Green. 100 lbs., 
$1.75; 200 lbs., $3.00; ton, $20.00. 

Nitrate of Soda. A fertilizer for all crops. It is very 
quick in action and hastens maturity of crops fully two weeks. 
Being quickly soluble, it should not be applied until the plants 
are above ground, when 200 to 500 Ibs. mixed with ashes or 
land plaster is sufficient per acre. 5 lbs., 60 cts.; 25 lbs., 
$2.50; 50 Ibs., $4.50; 100 lbs., $8.00. Quant%ty price on ap- 
plication, 

Sheep Manure, Pulverized. (Wizard Brand.) A pure 
natural manure, uneqtaled for mixing with potting soil, for 
lawns, a general garden fertilizer, where quick as well as last- 
ing results are wanted. 2 lb. package, 20 cts.; 5 lb., 35 cts.; 
10 Ibs., 60 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 Ibs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $3.25; 
500 Ibs., $15.00; 1000 lbs., $26.00; ton, $50.00. 


INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES 


Marked * can be sent by Parcel Post at purchaser’s expense. Consult your local Post Office for rate from Philadelphia 


*Ant Exterminator. A powder for destroying ants in 
house, lawn or garden. } lb., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 50 cts.; 1 Ib., $1. 

Antipest. (Carman’s.) A liquid preparation for all in- 
sects. 1 qt., 60 cts.; $ gal., $1.00; 1 gal., $1.75. 

Aphine. The insecticide that kills plant lice of every de- 
scription; a strong nicotine extract; dilutes one part to 40 parts 
of water. 1 qt., $1.00; 1 gal., $2.50. 

*Aphis Punk. A nicotine paper for fumigating green- 
houses. Box, 60 cts.; case of 12 boxes, $6.50. 

Arsenate of Lead. (Paste.) For Elm-leaf beetle and 
caterpillars. Dilute 1 oz. to 1 gal. of water and apply asa 
spray. 1 lb., 40 cts.; 2 Ibs., 75 cts.; 5 lbs., $1.65; 10 Ibs., 
$3.00; 25 Ibs., $6.50; 50 Ibs., $12.50; 100 lbs., $23.00. 

Arsenate of Lead. (Powder.) Superior to Paste Ar- 
senate, Has more covering capacity. 1 lb., 60 cts.; 2 lbs., 
$1.15; 5 Ibs., $2.75; 10 lbs., $5.25; 25 Ibs., $12.50; 50 lbs., 
$23.00; 100 lbs., $45.00. 

Black Leaf 40. A concentrated nicotine solution for spray- 
ing, 1 oz., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 75 cts.5 2 lbs., $2.50; 10 lbs, $10.75. 

Bordeaux — Arsenate of Lead Mixture. (Paste.) 
A combined fungicide and insecticide. Three ozs. to 1 gal. 
of water. 1 lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 65 cts.; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 lbs., 
$2.75; 25 lbs., $6.25; 50 lbs., $12.00; 100 lbs., $22.00. 

Bordeaux [ixture. (Liquid.) For all fungous diseases 
dilute with water. It is ready for use; 1 qt., 50 cts.; 1 gal., 
$1.50; 5 gals., $6.00. One gallon will make 1 barrel of liquid. 

Bordeaux Mixture. (Paste.) A remedy against Fun- 
gus, Rust and rot. Five ounces to 1 gal. of water is standard 
strength. 1 lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 65 cts.; 5 Ibs., $1.25; 10 lbs., 
$2.25; 25 Ibs., $4.75; 50 lbs., $8.50; 100 lbs., $16.00. 

Bordeaux Mixture. (Dry.) For mildew and fungous 
diseases best to use dry. 1 lb. box, 45 cts.; 5 Ibs., $1.75. 

* Bug Death. Used instead of Paris Green for eating in- 
sects on Potatoes, Cucumbers, Squash and Currants. 1 lb., 25 
cts.; 3 lbs., 50 cts.; 5 Ibs., 75 cts.; 124 lbs., $1.50. 

Cattle Comfort. For flies and other insects on domestic 
animals. Qt. can, 60 cts.; gal. can., $1.75; 5-gal. can, $7.00. 

Copper Solution. (Liquid.) For Fungus, Mildew, Leat 
Blight, Rust and Black Rot. 1 qt., $1.25; 1 gal., $3.00. 

*Fir Tree Oil Soap. 4-lb. can, 40 cts.; 2-lb. can, $1.00. 

Fungine A remedy for fungous diseases of all kinds. 1 
qt., $1.00; 1 gal., $3.50. 

* Good’s Caustic Potash Fish Oil Soap. Recommended 
as a summer and winter wash for scale and all insects. 1 Ib., 
30 cts.; 5 lbs., $1.25; 25 lbs., $4.75; 100 lbs., $14.00. 

* Grape Dust. For mold, mildew or rust mites, either in 
greenhouses or the open air. 5-lb. pkg., 75 cts.; 10 lIbs., 
$1.40; 25 Ibs., $3.25; 100 Ibs., $12.00. 

Hellebore. For currant worms and sucking insects. } lb., 
20 cts.; 4 Ib., 35 cts.; 1 ]lb., 65 cts.; 5 lbs., $3.00. 

*Insect Powder. (Pure Dalmatian.) For roaches, fleas, 
etc. 4} 1b., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 50 cts.; 1 Ib., 90 cts; 5 lbs., $4.00. 

*Kerosene Emulsion. (Paste.) Used as a summer 
wash against scale, plant lice and aphis. 1-lb. can., 25 cts.; 
d-lb. can, $1.00; 25-lb. can, $3.00 One pound makes 10 gal- 
lons of spray. 


Kerosene Emulsion. (Concentrated liquid.) For plant 
lice and aphis. 1 qt., 50 cts.; 1 gal., $1.25; 5 gals., $5.00. 

Kil-Worm.  Destrops worms, ants and grubs infesting 
lawns; does not injure grass. One gallon makes 50 gallons of 
liquid. 1 qt., $1.50; 4 gal., $2.50; 1 gal., $4.00; 5 gals., 
$18.00. 

Lemon Oil Co.’s Insecticide. For all insects and soft 
scale. Recommended for house plants. 4 pint, 30 cts.; pt., 
50 cts.; qt., 90 cts.; 3 gal., $1.50; gal., $2.50; 5 gal. keg, 
$10.50. 

*Nico Fume. This is the strongest tnbacco paper on the 
market. Does not injure blooms, and furnishes the easiest 
method for fumigation ever devised. Tin box of 24 sheets, 85 
cts.; box of 114 sheets, $4.00; 228 sheets, $7.50. 

Nico Fume Liquid. An effective vaporizing liquid. } lb., 
50 cts.; 1 Ib., $1.50; 4 lbs., $5.50; 8 Ibs., $10.50. 

Nikoteen. An economical and powerful nicoteen extract. 
One part to 600 of water is sufficiently strong to kill all insects 
except scale, for which use 1 to 400. Bottle, 40 cts.; 4 Ib., 
85 cts.; 1 lb., $1.50; 4 lbs., $5.00; 8 lbs., $10.00. 

Paris Green. 3 |b., 40 cts.; 1 lb., 75 cts.; 5 Ibs., $3.50. 

Pruning Compound. A specially prepared thick paint, 
with a rubber elastic film. Just the thing to use after pruning 
your trees. 1 qt., 60 cts.; 1 gal., $1.75. 

Pyrox. A combined insecticide and fungicide for all leaf 
eating insects. Used largely by potato growers. 1 lb., 40 
cts.; 5 Ibs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.75; 25 Ibs., $6.25; 100 Ibs., $22. 

*Rat Corn. Sure death to rats and mice; not poisonous to 
other animals. 25 cts., 50 cts. and $1.00 size cans. 

Readeana Rose Bug Exterminator. Dilute and apply 
as aspray, Harmless to the most delicate plant. Bottle, 25 
cts , 50 cts., $1.00 and $2.00; 4 gal., $2.25; per gal., $4.00. 

* Slug Shot. One of the cheapest and best powders for 
destroying insects, especially on cabbage. 1 lb., 20 cts.; 5 
Ibs., 50 cts.; 25 lbs., $2.25; 50 Ibs., $4.25; 100 Ibs., $8.00. 

Sulphide of Potassium. Recommended for mildew on 
roses. Use 4 ounce to | gal. of water; 4 oz. bottles, $1.00. 

* Sulphur, Powdered. For mildew. Lb., 15 cts.; 5 
Ibs., 50 cts.; 10 Ibs., 90 cts.; 50 Ibs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $6.50. 

*Tobacco Dust. For fumigating and dusting plants, 
melons and squash. 1 lb., 10 cts.; 5 lbs., 35 cts.; 25 Ibs., 
$1.25; 100 Ibs., $4.00. 

*Tobacco Soap. One of the best insecticides for general use, 
for washing and spraying plants. Pkg., 25 cts.; 10 1b. can,$2.50. 


*Tree Tanglefoot. (Caterpillar Paste.) A remedy 
against caterpillars and all tree climbing insects. Apply around 
the trunk of the tree a circle 3 to 5 inches wide. 1 lb., 50 cts.; 


3 Ibs., $1.45; 10 Ibs., $4.50; 20 lbs., $8.75; 25 Ibs., $10.50. 

Weed Killer. For cleaning gravel paths, drives and gut- 
ters of weeds, moss, etc. A great labor saver, 1 gal. makes 
1 bbl. liquid. 1 qt., 60 cts.; 4 gal., 51.00; gal., $1.75; 5 
gals., $7.09; 10 gals., $13.00; bbl., $50.00. 

* Whale or Fish Oil Soap. Used during the summer as 
a wash, thus preventing the spread of scale. 1 lb., 25 cts. 

Worm Eradicator. For removing worms of any kind in 
greenhouses and potted plants, etc., without injury to the most 
delicate plants. Bottle, 50 cts. and $1.00. 


Owing to the Scarcity of Chemicals, Prices on Insecticides and Fungicides Subject to Change Without Notice 


The Dreer Lawn Mower is guaranteed, has no superior, is self-sharpening, and is now extensively used on private and pub- 
lic grounds. The High Wheel is easiest running, has 10-inch drive wheels, and can be supplied with either four or five blades in 
the revolving cutter. For frequently mown lawns we advise the five blade machines, as they cut smooth, although the four blade 
does excellent work. The Low Wheel is built on the same plan, but with four blades only. We can furnish all repairs at short 
notice. Grass Catchers can be supplied for both machines when ordered. 


‘¢Dreer ’’ Low Wheel | ‘‘ Dreer’’ High Wheel | ‘‘ Dreer’’ High Wheel Grass Catchers 
Mowers Mowers | Mowers For the Dreer Mowers 
12-in. 4 blades ... $11 00! 15-in. 4 blades ... $17 75! 15-in. 5 blades.... $18 50|12-in.... $2 50] 15-in...... $3 00 
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The Coldwell Combination Roller and 
Motor Lawn Mower 


Large estates, City Parks and Public Grounds 
demand better results in mowing; and all up-to- 
date Golf Links now recognize the fact that with 
the use of the Motor Power Lawn Mowers their 
courses are improving. 

Many of the Public Parks, Golf Grounds and 
large estates have adapted the Coldwell Com- 
bination Roller and Motor Lawn Mower, which 
does the work of three horse mowers, cutting 
and rolling the lawn at the same time. We can 
recommend the Coldwell Motor Lawn Mower 
for cutting large areas; besides being a great 
labor saver of time and expense, operating ata 
speed up to 4 miles an hour, which in itself is 
sufficient to warrant their use. Illustrated book- 
let mailed upon request, 

Style H, 30-inch cut, complete (f. 0. b. 

factory) esis sconce Sorbie $300 00 
Style G, 35-inch cut, complete (f. o. b. 

factory) Meee eee ie 350 CO 


The Coldwell Motor Lawn Mower Style J, 40-inch cut, complete (f. o. b. 
factory) eeey-cs cece ol eee .-. 1300 00 


Pennsylvania ‘‘ Grand ’’ Horse Lawn Mower 


30-inch cut, 4 blades..... $97 50 | 38-inch cut, 4 blades .... $125 00 
SO ee Ome ine oe 112,50) | 538 yee ere 40,00 


With Shafts, Seat and Foot-board, as illustrated. 
Add $17.50 to the 30-inch and $15.00 to the 38-inch size. 


Pennsylvania Horse Lawn Mower 

30-inch cut, 4 blades .... $8750 | 38-inch cut, 4 blades .... $110 00 
30 Gy Ce ae 0250 E aSoee uc Ome” | eel 25100 

With Shafts, Seat and Foot-board. 

Add $17.50 to the 30-inch, and $15.00 to the 38-inch size. 
25-inch Pony Mower, 4 blades, $50.00; 6 blades.............--- 60 00 

Coldwell Horse Lawn Mower 
Complete with Seat, Shafts and side Draft Attachment 

30-inch cut, 4 blades.... $85 00 | 40-inch cut, 4 blades.... $125 00 


35 6 6 Ae 1105 00) || 25-inch cut, 4 blades with- 
out seat or shafts...... 60 00 Tue Pennsytvanta “ GRAND”’ Horse Lawn Mower 


Send for Descriptive Circular of Horse and Motor Power Lawn Mowers